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 4241369 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243341 epoch_slot_no: 9741 block_no: 4241192 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2518 time: 2020-06-02 03:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x917895f8116d35920bcf00c2957f1ae1b084f317d5ace551aa540b9e422859d5Block Operator
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