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 4241395 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4243367 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 4241218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5226 time: 2020-06-02 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb476927f1939247875499378c09d63a7c07ac8c1abad1c713e92f46b6a7c7f7bBlock Operator
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