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 4241931 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243903 epoch_slot_no: 10303 block_no: 4241754 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-02 06:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00246b19fb3750bc53ab5ae1886a5f3cbb193202982d079e45250024bb1362adBlock Operator
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