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 4240792 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242764 epoch_slot_no: 9164 block_no: 4240615 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3082 time: 2020-06-02 00:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b822bc7b9cfa0c8f7ca39de079d643a93e3230ba155e1197b72092724dad8f1Block Operator
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