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 4241519 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243491 epoch_slot_no: 9891 block_no: 4241342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 04:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f8ff3cf6ed475b24c43ba4a58bacf8a25afe34ce87cea5ec361f9b5396c4917Block Operator
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