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 4241739 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243711 epoch_slot_no: 10111 block_no: 4241562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 05:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6a36ba46eb41748a83ffeee08ae7735a5b654a15f1c2cc790c527556c13e1dBlock Operator
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