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 4240384 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242356 epoch_slot_no: 8756 block_no: 4240207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1368 time: 2020-06-01 22:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04374c4cc45f073ebbd0df4a2156ea778c0d9e1b827e32705ed591acb88c7a94Block Operator
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