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 4240464 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242436 epoch_slot_no: 8836 block_no: 4240287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2189 time: 2020-06-01 22:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2e730a1f8ca40988313f0485f94e1a93c55e777874ab59dbf23342d3b014c1Block Operator
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