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 4240422 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242394 epoch_slot_no: 8794 block_no: 4240245 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3305 time: 2020-06-01 22:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77872f4d03b3eba16bf46e586c9a84d98acea4fc59ab3a21540aba2c25b0d4eBlock Operator
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