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 4240952 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4242924 epoch_slot_no: 9324 block_no: 4240775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4867 time: 2020-06-02 01:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa345755b397f38c239ffb06f4f1ddd0740bbf6fc9688d9c67e1fe6b455407e6cBlock Operator
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