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 4240731 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242703 epoch_slot_no: 9103 block_no: 4240554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2020-06-02 00:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b71c3626db492fb71f2d6a1f5685322d456706478e2e1396af94559201c55dbBlock Operator
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