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 4239835 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4241807 epoch_slot_no: 8207 block_no: 4239658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2020-06-01 19:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb83d66fbed95bf006826b2fbae980297a48d081dab9c69212140b759a3c10158Block Operator
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