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 4239755 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241727 epoch_slot_no: 8127 block_no: 4239578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2020-06-01 18:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51a50be167df139f541836f16a367d69f785a6d65a4fdb606df8c3738c99b12Block Operator
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