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 4241032 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4243004 epoch_slot_no: 9404 block_no: 4240855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5179 time: 2020-06-02 01:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe710da6713fcc6c81053882484304755499ffa45d212d062b307a7199b2d2529Block Operator
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