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 4240767 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242739 epoch_slot_no: 9139 block_no: 4240590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1898 time: 2020-06-02 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0dc56ccb2655677f2b394e76901767073d5498ee90ddbd03d08d3302d5b29e3Block Operator
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