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 4240527 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4242499 epoch_slot_no: 8899 block_no: 4240350 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2800 time: 2020-06-01 23:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bdff17e433f42011f7a7792f12066e8096ed0b5333eaf2d9d6ddef94ea17a6Block Operator
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