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 4239357 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241329 epoch_slot_no: 7729 block_no: 4239180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2020-06-01 16:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e220115ec31a0226afbd8e6c92a87efa8a26766d00769c82828dfdff95b16dBlock Operator
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