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 4242002 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243974 epoch_slot_no: 10374 block_no: 4241825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2680 time: 2020-06-02 07:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x801aac82ca1149d2ff2c5595cc1158b7b7e082ed49df5605cef3c94745a7fe4eBlock Operator
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