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 4241829 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243801 epoch_slot_no: 10201 block_no: 4241652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-02 06:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86d0ad6a2b8e44ec154ab1457a3ce4dec2fe5673dc3e7925e3971c96fb4cc5c3Block Operator
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