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 4240360 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242332 epoch_slot_no: 8732 block_no: 4240183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2645 time: 2020-06-01 22:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb85d036683eb89588aca734745f5ed23bc4e7f88f7c3df25e4f3343ae7c9ea2Block Operator
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