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 4240489 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242461 epoch_slot_no: 8861 block_no: 4240312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1622 time: 2020-06-01 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa177421c0aa9178e17fa7d6a78948f9835330a480b5ea603c7e96ac6f84d2b3eBlock Operator
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