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 4241812 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243784 epoch_slot_no: 10184 block_no: 4241635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 06:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20867a3f3f0af936feeccb153854fa2938a09db4149a04addf4b713503c9a50eBlock Operator
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