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 4241871 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243843 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 4241694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2086 time: 2020-06-02 06:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20bdfd4cd93fe28a6a501769282e49482f203c2c38e4b16bb1164b1c96999b79Block Operator
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