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 4241479 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243451 epoch_slot_no: 9851 block_no: 4241302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 04:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20537696f956876cb8e92de784d5e0128618955ed2447dc7553c4f4e278865c3Block Operator
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