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 4241105 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243077 epoch_slot_no: 9477 block_no: 4240928 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-02 02:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a2a25aac1d2e0bb0ffce68f12101eebc03ae7979825ad98f600f92f376bb94eBlock Operator
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