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 4240108 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242080 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 4239931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3716 time: 2020-06-01 20:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb36d1f8381239bf7fde6903d7ab6366f9f0df844d7847d838d7256d99704806Block Operator
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