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 4240454 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242426 epoch_slot_no: 8826 block_no: 4240277 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4086 time: 2020-06-01 22:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb7313c807210e537744a28aad5a0874eed11c6c0ae1da28eed1ea962260d91cBlock Operator
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