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 4241546 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243518 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 4241369 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6638 time: 2020-06-02 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91a1eff51a2b0408943e6f1e3c49cb35e1079123039b24859a812716921e65eBlock Operator
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