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 4241773 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243745 epoch_slot_no: 10145 block_no: 4241596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1992 time: 2020-06-02 06:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf785559529bd4218b3a65f48e3cac4d0b87472839d8dadb43abd5e06338f819dBlock Operator
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