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 4242107 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244079 epoch_slot_no: 10479 block_no: 4241930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5292 time: 2020-06-02 07:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc12dfa1896a241255c61cced71a07efbd3ff85478702f923211f5eadd7c6eacBlock Operator
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