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 4240554 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242526 epoch_slot_no: 8926 block_no: 4240377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-01 23:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce9258ea727efb7bf1e5442e299f2d538ccb7d3eedf0a4abf65a917437f95b6fBlock Operator
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