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 4241433 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243405 epoch_slot_no: 9805 block_no: 4241256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3534 time: 2020-06-02 04:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78941985d91b45581e98eba545a17cacd407d119d20db0c6501f708a22a21019Block Operator
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