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 4239431 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241403 epoch_slot_no: 7803 block_no: 4239254 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1629 time: 2020-06-01 17:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aed1c019c8792c6948793e806435f626d6a0d67a33920b2302b3439aa0730d5Block Operator
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