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 4241305 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243277 epoch_slot_no: 9677 block_no: 4241128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2662 time: 2020-06-02 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd08acbb0c6f001bc988519016f2d431cc944bdd0f29054375fa23c8be955efBlock Operator
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