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 4241151 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243123 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 4240974 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4418 time: 2020-06-02 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca2af1c44981ccc51b1ead8a511667ef7a483e9c5d46df92f5cb016f86992660Block Operator
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