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 4241700 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243672 epoch_slot_no: 10072 block_no: 4241523 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1401 time: 2020-06-02 05:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8198405c10cc89b8708fa12fa3062f81e799904606cea7ea9221e7afcf95bf0dBlock Operator
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