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 4240060 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242032 epoch_slot_no: 8432 block_no: 4239883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2776 time: 2020-06-01 20:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7721039f5c08c7d28feedd951f7805b29adb188e01f721b182c83a4ef96f4eBlock Operator
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