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 4241852 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243824 epoch_slot_no: 10224 block_no: 4241675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1800 time: 2020-06-02 06:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5706580c3f814a9a3289c1f25895794ed4fbaab472a1f202c09f994bf10f52aaBlock Operator
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