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 4239507 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241479 epoch_slot_no: 7879 block_no: 4239330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-01 17:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dc84cb4955c11f8ec3c9d3bb8e7c6d16e39c790d1c277b4066323e12ad07cbcBlock Operator
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