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 4240630 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242602 epoch_slot_no: 9002 block_no: 4240453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1701 time: 2020-06-01 23:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212dd26cdabe732c992877b7b9f9a8ab68675dcda6ecb4907bdc5c42b64a5dcbBlock Operator
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