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 4239942 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4241914 epoch_slot_no: 8314 block_no: 4239765 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2218 time: 2020-06-01 19:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7727777a90d356a64cdc8b68e541072ed0848f62e3019cf85b4f623ec2de630Block Operator
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