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 4241345 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243317 epoch_slot_no: 9717 block_no: 4241168 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-02 03:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38deccd4299ec4f13843e382be0de88d14cf1dae1d9b2a3736655b5735fec9a3Block Operator
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