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 4240980 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242952 epoch_slot_no: 9352 block_no: 4240803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2020-06-02 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x274aec905311b7f84456668f2cb0262f5c6998377c541f63cec80e1ce6abcaa5Block Operator
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