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 4240984 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242956 epoch_slot_no: 9356 block_no: 4240807 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2888 time: 2020-06-02 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6682c7b2e3d2dd6e9e43515d40071027b8ce80ac852edf050189243bbb9ee007Block Operator
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