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 4241848 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243820 epoch_slot_no: 10220 block_no: 4241671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1993 time: 2020-06-02 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe83ab746b19c9ecc5741eb8d5228b94fc3fe32a3999c94e4d1b470f22efe4bc8Block Operator
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