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 4241201 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243173 epoch_slot_no: 9573 block_no: 4241024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1430 time: 2020-06-02 02:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b6d0ef3783e30f0e0d311045810ad8c8a0ef432c4a3bd22e4b24a8864a4d28Block Operator
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