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 4241665 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243637 epoch_slot_no: 10037 block_no: 4241488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1878 time: 2020-06-02 05:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8081e344af4a3720733e23f950fb5e8ce72bfb70e3088e1b1d87f476b1d86bfbBlock Operator
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