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 4239980 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241952 epoch_slot_no: 8352 block_no: 4239803 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2924 time: 2020-06-01 20:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e854d0492f1db74c011be8d85c9a75e931ddbd636a5cb1b811a0de51b688d26Block Operator
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