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 4241785 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243757 epoch_slot_no: 10157 block_no: 4241608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-02 06:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11fa7b06c0e3aae7dd603e1ea076422f96d8e4604821356e886df39f67633a87Block Operator
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