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 4242126 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4244098 epoch_slot_no: 10498 block_no: 4241949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2386 time: 2020-06-02 08:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e73481b6eb3625f12321ec3a2e89d3919388566ce9297ae26db2b006b8c6edbBlock Operator
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