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 4241530 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243502 epoch_slot_no: 9902 block_no: 4241353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3655 time: 2020-06-02 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78c5505bb0b9d5288ffa6de8e36ea3943a8c9d503024f602adaa6e9cd9959afBlock Operator
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