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 4241737 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243709 epoch_slot_no: 10109 block_no: 4241560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2680 time: 2020-06-02 05:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a1682698ab6a50f5c6ae2cb63b12d39ddcb74cc16ea4c000bb0ce11aa57b7bBlock Operator
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