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 4241140 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243112 epoch_slot_no: 9512 block_no: 4240963 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1688 time: 2020-06-02 02:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ca8d51aa9f12d9b5d033e0a110fd3600aa35a8e1992d87a3b64792b282030fBlock Operator
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