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 4242085 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4244057 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 4241908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 20968 time: 2020-06-02 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1facf77ed62d442310361b443742fae1943fe9d133dbe45a19444c0d613d653Block Operator
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