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 4240814 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242786 epoch_slot_no: 9186 block_no: 4240637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3139 time: 2020-06-02 00:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39be2f8966cc8b976e13b9295c526feaf6b3dc3b9bcddb294d2f969652c43c34Block Operator
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