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 4240848 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242820 epoch_slot_no: 9220 block_no: 4240671 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2039 time: 2020-06-02 00:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ebcc2eec16f0536503f57ce3ff6e224dfc3a51cba1a9cac1970049e52c1c7b3Block Operator
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