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 4241842 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243814 epoch_slot_no: 10214 block_no: 4241665 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-02 06:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2176daa2ee1488c529d43bb247b3425f14e070c94c6caa63e286d6bbcce54e69Block Operator
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