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 4241880 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243852 epoch_slot_no: 10252 block_no: 4241703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2020-06-02 06:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ea0b01f9a1e536bbeb4e64f29e0812510ae6fb1052b4e9070ff51d3dcbad22Block Operator
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