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 4239426 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241398 epoch_slot_no: 7798 block_no: 4239249 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1857 time: 2020-06-01 17:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5483e84897ad76f17ae3a5042bee3d1596bf52a35d64580ab773b6e8e64741ceBlock Operator
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