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 4239341 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241313 epoch_slot_no: 7713 block_no: 4239164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1812 time: 2020-06-01 16:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x910cff0a169fe1b50e7d63f308ce168a022db686982a093da0e6081dfb79af3fBlock Operator
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