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 4240953 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4242925 epoch_slot_no: 9325 block_no: 4240776 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3529 time: 2020-06-02 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc13d9b31ae7ad5a85b793da5b2d24320eae0189498c5a45f6b15ee54001aabb0Block Operator
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