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 4240871 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242843 epoch_slot_no: 9243 block_no: 4240694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4088 time: 2020-06-02 01:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59527ebc27463692e4270256a75ea7944bc5762237239db02f494440975847f2Block Operator
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