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 4241940 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4243912 epoch_slot_no: 10312 block_no: 4241763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2625 time: 2020-06-02 07:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5dcefbea254e175c209fd4da9dce301b7f5ca6491ecb83da4aa2e1ca3b1f07aBlock Operator
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