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 4240318 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242290 epoch_slot_no: 8690 block_no: 4240141 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2581 time: 2020-06-01 22:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3f7686797abf111367628500715392ae7918df2d8b95bc6e706ddade579404Block Operator
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