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 4239352 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241324 epoch_slot_no: 7724 block_no: 4239175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-06-01 16:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb503d3f41d4c24403580a40ec1b89cb41abf6bf428d86a2c4aad9b6f368cedc2Block Operator
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