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 4241485 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243457 epoch_slot_no: 9857 block_no: 4241308 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4736 time: 2020-06-02 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92ccd873d69bcb0de1cc7bdffa2e275aac4f07acfffacb21b261f64eb138bdd0Block Operator
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