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 4239894 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241866 epoch_slot_no: 8266 block_no: 4239717 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-01 19:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad8ebbfb521fae2b83f0a06be8528f8c28ffa76b750f8b264e0571ddfe44f22Block Operator
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