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 4241225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243197 epoch_slot_no: 9597 block_no: 4241048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3419 time: 2020-06-02 03:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde41a1fbb1bbe88eb6b9473165846eccce17a1486e9b86e61529bbd6d47e02acBlock Operator
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