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 4241874 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243846 epoch_slot_no: 10246 block_no: 4241697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1854 time: 2020-06-02 06:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8099845ee504023f93e569d0e8f7a4862e866faae2520f9d5a435b6a0c0a39eBlock Operator
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