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 4240644 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242616 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 4240467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3147 time: 2020-06-01 23:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f1e0ecc839483602a70f17fc6c0a53f5aee7786f757b5ef88c8d693851a7521Block Operator
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