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 4239490 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241462 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 4239313 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-01 17:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c1d5d26f4e938c2b20b40dded4fba2b1ba380517fae75b27e9ca5cd1d2c0bfBlock Operator
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