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 4239500 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241472 epoch_slot_no: 7872 block_no: 4239323 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-01 17:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9378c0f9dc1a49ff0908655bec3fe7dfa8ad587ab37fc627de50ef2074f55b88Block Operator
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