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 4241101 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243073 epoch_slot_no: 9473 block_no: 4240924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4758 time: 2020-06-02 02:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b69f70a36efd814d754142a190276391b1a6dfb334fc7036d18e0cf8b3f4e93Block Operator
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