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 4242145 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4244117 epoch_slot_no: 10517 block_no: 4241968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3809 time: 2020-06-02 08:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609d7f6d22a9c9660d2d0149c71bcf6a661c76715b409ecce50704217cfb7df5Block Operator
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