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 4239402 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4241374 epoch_slot_no: 7774 block_no: 4239225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4393 time: 2020-06-01 16:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853c0f1700cd468c03ee67c6f2f4869afb5a526db7309704137726a612555796Block Operator
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