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 4240770 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242742 epoch_slot_no: 9142 block_no: 4240593 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3015 time: 2020-06-02 00:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6c37fba3ac0645c03e3ee4dd0d427a01f6a4759bf256ee96c7ade2ab75904aBlock Operator
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