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 4241241 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243213 epoch_slot_no: 9613 block_no: 4241064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2405 time: 2020-06-02 03:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70611e11718d16585f3872da43e6999c4ade37fec6afd98d13e5b26e8ec54bfBlock Operator
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