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 4241126 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243098 epoch_slot_no: 9498 block_no: 4240949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1927 time: 2020-06-02 02:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa64ffa4191a0226e71b72a9e6a78f07444aa276d4ba7ee33c2908a09942e0bcbBlock Operator
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