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 4241337 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243309 epoch_slot_no: 9709 block_no: 4241160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1915 time: 2020-06-02 03:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd523b42e6a896767651b0c2ca2bb80b8a14f8060f0a766e7f7e2da5fb1a34e2Block Operator
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