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 4240839 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242811 epoch_slot_no: 9211 block_no: 4240662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4639 time: 2020-06-02 00:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866f0977fd98aba893527ee7bb68bdc9f5e2d862b8a39be9e9827a40946d4225Block Operator
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