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 4239635 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241607 epoch_slot_no: 8007 block_no: 4239458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 18:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65eab6e42db823d3b941f7e9f928c70fba8d05f1469e88d63e7c54f682fcf7a9Block Operator
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