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 4240566 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242538 epoch_slot_no: 8938 block_no: 4240389 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2237 time: 2020-06-01 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec3b64e85a7c35f30565ca230f6c6e011a9a21ad2b0c004c5fb8a0e395975feBlock Operator
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