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 4240577 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242549 epoch_slot_no: 8949 block_no: 4240400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4339 time: 2020-06-01 23:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c7385214416655e24b5313e3e5bacf1596ec4f85f2448849a200637c1dcaa2Block Operator
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