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 4240567 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242539 epoch_slot_no: 8939 block_no: 4240390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6390 time: 2020-06-01 23:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcacda0c048b846f228d67783214a4109e7eae9a18494d6856e0fcece612359adBlock Operator
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