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 4239370 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241342 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 4239193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3014 time: 2020-06-01 16:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x988abc51aee7f661392fd5d480604da3b7260c5e7e7d1c9213f8e85d29428156Block Operator
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