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 4239494 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241466 epoch_slot_no: 7866 block_no: 4239317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-06-01 17:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f3a1916c7edfe0e03a5bf731f1ba6ceb3dca5f4a8aaf913bf0b4b031161e4aBlock Operator
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