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 4240686 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242658 epoch_slot_no: 9058 block_no: 4240509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1812 time: 2020-06-02 00:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e45d17b72cdc4207a388b92790a27e48d1fe9e8d941e0d376ddc7b95b054853Block Operator
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