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 4239561 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241533 epoch_slot_no: 7933 block_no: 4239384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1951 time: 2020-06-01 17:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f20c27a6c451574cbb52686be5ebc726ca5d5e517843b23d816704636c473aBlock Operator
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