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 4241321 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243293 epoch_slot_no: 9693 block_no: 4241144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2402 time: 2020-06-02 03:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd3c2a7bc8182434df9d2d0a09a3fee4cac25ef93637f735a1c34c2dfafde35Block Operator
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