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 4241450 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243422 epoch_slot_no: 9822 block_no: 4241273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2793 time: 2020-06-02 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e40e21011fd869f67198a7d2658ca70c8f10e46b9f096e608fbe50704dcdd4Block Operator
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