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 4239745 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4241717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 4239568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6836 time: 2020-06-01 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a01615180c853a03ef11cd7931b3a68f5800e1807f0d7f6b71cb3dc2c7bdfcaBlock Operator
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