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 4241483 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243455 epoch_slot_no: 9855 block_no: 4241306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1820 time: 2020-06-02 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2ee5f36c4707abe6366261d9bf8a806de65aefa10763e81db6b99940a051e2Block Operator
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