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 4239565 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4241537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4239388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11346 time: 2020-06-01 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10655094f4cfcde08dac3fc862c4a8f544c68549f47ba88bef2a835829cd86edBlock Operator
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