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 4241910 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243882 epoch_slot_no: 10282 block_no: 4241733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1578 time: 2020-06-02 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26503f840a80e9914f287b52ac3b1857369371fe7c5067f53cf15e4e1ce60ea7Block Operator
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