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 4241157 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4243129 epoch_slot_no: 9529 block_no: 4240980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3779 time: 2020-06-02 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb7abcf796d3f73b99b38fbc8c803db19062e4163c6d58bebca64c06cdb2e82Block Operator
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