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 4241916 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243888 epoch_slot_no: 10288 block_no: 4241739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-02 06:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd3c4b39f12b76ecabb6d94d5113e2d56d5e20c44a15fdc7615159d963e95b34Block Operator
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