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 4241612 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243584 epoch_slot_no: 9984 block_no: 4241435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2020-06-02 05:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7454217b8fb47e02e027e344e7fde83f04974988348c21cb6f8a1e1298df68Block Operator
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