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 4240685 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242657 epoch_slot_no: 9057 block_no: 4240508 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2787 time: 2020-06-02 00:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab3a6d684eca93212426fd572ab36604c6c5c349afcdc7400a832e0ee1a8ec2Block Operator
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