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 4239547 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4241519 epoch_slot_no: 7919 block_no: 4239370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3679 time: 2020-06-01 17:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74098edc7f700cf47d232188cda08bf98a14877ca187cbe9394245777a1dcbe9Block Operator
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