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 4241141 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243113 epoch_slot_no: 9513 block_no: 4240964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1270 time: 2020-06-02 02:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5636eb39826006ba9794c267842f4c73c68ff15e1c3cec9544baffdd2f36f63Block Operator
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