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 4240926 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242898 epoch_slot_no: 9298 block_no: 4240749 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2020-06-02 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24111648de0fc8d017346129de53d55ae3e9519bf6c7f8b1d37423da162401a0Block Operator
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