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 4240786 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242758 epoch_slot_no: 9158 block_no: 4240609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2649 time: 2020-06-02 00:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48f05dba867aa9816d61aec9344eb04560aa4222ab4a676aa3c443f7a427540Block Operator
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