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 4240753 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242725 epoch_slot_no: 9125 block_no: 4240576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2241 time: 2020-06-02 00:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8686475febacbba269a924c10910a83bf9b357f1e9cfdaee4a91957204b0369cBlock Operator
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