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 4239726 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241698 epoch_slot_no: 8098 block_no: 4239549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-01 18:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5214ff67b072ccfd77974c3a49a279b8b4c4ef2ae3475b5715bff81258217d96Block Operator
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