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 4241034 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4243006 epoch_slot_no: 9406 block_no: 4240857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7322 time: 2020-06-02 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0dd487a5235a93244f052393ad276043df190e455917d4e3d05156aee680bfBlock Operator
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