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 4239468 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241440 epoch_slot_no: 7840 block_no: 4239291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-06-01 17:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e6e1b12c85fcc77766ac7b12cbfd15720e3bf51a7564fc4c6abc434bca1b38eBlock Operator
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