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 4241185 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4243157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4241008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 19711 time: 2020-06-02 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f0eb6e1022fa8e4c2ff9e397ad1264aa898f9820c282f7b0dba13f89753e25bBlock Operator
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