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 4241180 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243152 epoch_slot_no: 9552 block_no: 4241003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2257 time: 2020-06-02 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68b39753a524a7873e7951a54b6c5fe1ddc8a52145364c86d9000dfbba5ebafcBlock Operator
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