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 4242113 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4244085 epoch_slot_no: 10485 block_no: 4241936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2259 time: 2020-06-02 07:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5bceb22c5ba2e45e5f9201f061a9111daf7a91d2a52cc3b61f193f71118782bBlock Operator
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