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 4240855 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4242827 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 4240678 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7938 time: 2020-06-02 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9651e4c715550909f65dfb0f3783ee7cfe096e12e2e077b0bf209517f99af0bBlock Operator
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