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 4240317 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242289 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 4240140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2599 time: 2020-06-01 22:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc2c33487b292038b429744be34a83c72999095f9a7b14ef7b2714f9b9aea648Block Operator
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