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 4241545 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4243517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 4241368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13813 time: 2020-06-02 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x935272f76bee25a7fd68ad58c9769a85f129db702ac2a30ef891482d0b2ace4cBlock Operator
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