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 4240476 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242448 epoch_slot_no: 8848 block_no: 4240299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2020-06-01 22:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93db74f2c8413c3c73795bba4da8d36ebca5b4a9296443cb5f30e2fa2eb00c36Block Operator
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