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 4242188 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244160 epoch_slot_no: 10560 block_no: 4242011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3326 time: 2020-06-02 08:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80843796e4cb7e37ea19d778ad7df7c657275c0e89dc6f44d8a49f2effd792fBlock Operator
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