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 4240316 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242288 epoch_slot_no: 8688 block_no: 4240139 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2600 time: 2020-06-01 22:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2f5d005bc63bdd49102846a8f91a6cb8e0d845303f1c068e15bd90a3e1a5d4Block Operator
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