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 4239415 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4241387 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 4239238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3300 time: 2020-06-01 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdda5dd2d0d2e2fcdbaa53ea6ca16fe18a951768c3e60a28b452583aa5a233efBlock Operator
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