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 4239729 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241701 epoch_slot_no: 8101 block_no: 4239552 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-01 18:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2586a664c0923a19b4cae7722ad4b966e8306d91976b71529292b3253a095833Block Operator
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