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 4241147 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243119 epoch_slot_no: 9519 block_no: 4240970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-02 02:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c361db02beed8c268147b255b14f9886bc2bff2dc6628837015ce00e017a535Block Operator
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