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 4241551 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243523 epoch_slot_no: 9923 block_no: 4241374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4178 time: 2020-06-02 04:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c774cc83269dec1434c9c15b67f63a5b5327fec69b6075d62d4ed229718367dBlock Operator
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