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 4240912 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242884 epoch_slot_no: 9284 block_no: 4240735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-02 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbcaf53fde8023912147fe8c5cf6c7287d5c7fb64d9c6dde06d23ca3c4a89548Block Operator
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