A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4239333 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241305 epoch_slot_no: 7705 block_no: 4239156 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 16:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2febffea575cb56b6001207de9c7706908158ad9e875382e0521e478f14b8d5dBlock Operator
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