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 4239423 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241395 epoch_slot_no: 7795 block_no: 4239246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-06-01 17:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9e220081e400f851e0664a4e09dd41b3d6dc67a99ba400fea412da7c0c0481Block Operator
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