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 4241325 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4243297 epoch_slot_no: 9697 block_no: 4241148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2559 time: 2020-06-02 03:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3bbf405a055e6e70d6fc305ecb611581b1f10c782dc645ca8988b3e2d58234aBlock Operator
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