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 4241984 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243956 epoch_slot_no: 10356 block_no: 4241807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-02 07:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fef2f69b99f543754e5a453d14021e87c19f5673f47f97287eb8854d6a5875cBlock Operator
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