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 4239418 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241390 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 4239241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4919 time: 2020-06-01 17:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b458f3eb11955bdaac7d47fe99110de37c0e135a996e246b929be1f65b5d30dBlock Operator
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