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 4240719 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242691 epoch_slot_no: 9091 block_no: 4240542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3250 time: 2020-06-02 00:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8531defb7f76981834ff6a7fcc22be90aef51ed563e05ce04b1f7e328463f9e9Block Operator
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