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 4239626 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241598 epoch_slot_no: 7998 block_no: 4239449 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1483 time: 2020-06-01 18:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f3bdd069e302caebf1dc416bdd71b0e17cc9b20ff62a0ef9beec876418b47ffBlock Operator
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