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 4240605 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242577 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 4240428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3314 time: 2020-06-01 23:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x938e13920fe122e3f3571338d07a54f88b5bc038e2a48a19e9da40cc0d6e3df7Block Operator
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