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 4240124 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242096 epoch_slot_no: 8496 block_no: 4239947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2366 time: 2020-06-01 20:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d5eb16a2e82702a33b68cc2726bdb34314e27f82e10fb1315b622a2ab43f50Block Operator
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