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 4241498 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243470 epoch_slot_no: 9870 block_no: 4241321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1960 time: 2020-06-02 04:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b094ad7123067de912b6987b064106f5e0c8bf9d72754e79efdd6c502626b75Block Operator
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