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 4242115 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4244087 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 4241938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6264 time: 2020-06-02 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceac91e03189ba2899be6ad6fb90716d102bcffe25e3b02db6cbd4ae206ecc83Block Operator
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