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 4241401 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243373 epoch_slot_no: 9773 block_no: 4241224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2505 time: 2020-06-02 04:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb64e366ee4735fc0d268a24df6c105c7e2f1eddcb906bd3a6c28a1eeffe696Block Operator
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