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 4241259 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243231 epoch_slot_no: 9631 block_no: 4241082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1828 time: 2020-06-02 03:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d5a1da53877b4616bc77734e38bae6ee8235ed8bd457be2e3813696f12dfc4Block Operator
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