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 4242140 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244112 epoch_slot_no: 10512 block_no: 4241963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2949 time: 2020-06-02 08:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0718cb481ae644b2039ffc1d1846f01828f216bb9dd15677d6e6f578599a2efBlock Operator
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