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 4240697 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242669 epoch_slot_no: 9069 block_no: 4240520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2981 time: 2020-06-02 00:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebb865aff8ab775ddcb5c04bf5c084e7d76bedf6cbc547b2a4eec139c34ac68Block Operator
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