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 4240328 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242300 epoch_slot_no: 8700 block_no: 4240151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2020-06-01 22:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e339003316c1d92360c2f690bc564dfee7b55467e099b8e5decd8f65902d94dBlock Operator
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