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 4240913 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242885 epoch_slot_no: 9285 block_no: 4240736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-02 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6676c233913d8ed8ed3329dcbfa9cdf8c47c6d07e0de9bd2b07bddffe7c69c8Block Operator
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