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 4240733 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242705 epoch_slot_no: 9105 block_no: 4240556 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2206 time: 2020-06-02 00:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552002a88902cefebbaaddeb05bd1e6cc3c2343ec20cebd6c1ed92c9e98a12c0Block Operator
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