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 4240277 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242249 epoch_slot_no: 8649 block_no: 4240100 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-01 21:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc254c831de035fd592fdda00168c91f69bad8d7fbdea2e5ad05593ba9b6b7bdBlock Operator
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