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 4241088 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243060 epoch_slot_no: 9460 block_no: 4240911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2191 time: 2020-06-02 02:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a98617b504c4600d49d0076f02cbfbd7ca5be944884abaf16b58b1cfc9e07acBlock Operator
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