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 4240369 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4242341 epoch_slot_no: 8741 block_no: 4240192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4356 time: 2020-06-01 22:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2aafbe10878cc5a3420d016f0830b131ff1c20589cfb6b69b31b0b08866473Block Operator
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