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 4240485 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242457 epoch_slot_no: 8857 block_no: 4240308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3813 time: 2020-06-01 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec63efd10a8d54ef97c4dfdc3b90489f30ce8d9e0e759bfaee47ef96f7b48188Block Operator
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