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 4239504 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241476 epoch_slot_no: 7876 block_no: 4239327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x991f30896a08499965601ba16e5673f9d2a1ac559151235017d940b6aed6d872Block Operator
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