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 4240188 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242160 epoch_slot_no: 8560 block_no: 4240011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3043 time: 2020-06-01 21:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5353aa49aacccb925e125a0360f0779bef2f159741a21bbc1f041c9b95c54c34Block Operator
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