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 4241963 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4243935 epoch_slot_no: 10335 block_no: 4241786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3985 time: 2020-06-02 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81582137e4c24f3a05ee64f11d31ed389e99f7bd9297c966c440937d8d35e50Block Operator
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