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 4240335 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242307 epoch_slot_no: 8707 block_no: 4240158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3097 time: 2020-06-01 22:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bff9979b00fe9100d4fd5bd6da0a54b6a9c34360ef6c2831f2a2b199e8bc52bBlock Operator
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