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 4242040 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244012 epoch_slot_no: 10412 block_no: 4241863 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2020-06-02 07:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03dee458b4286ea6e5eb4c9a643a4d0b6924fc6d5e55736f70b27ca5e64b2fbBlock Operator
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