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 4240735 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4242707 epoch_slot_no: 9107 block_no: 4240558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3512 time: 2020-06-02 00:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eeb792da225631e2e6bb79e4ac5208637730958e7c5a5739b825d26e2f01f1bBlock Operator
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