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 4242193 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244165 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 4242016 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2020-06-02 08:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72051a6ed6819d19c96a7add2f5f257c55e3c22657f5988523c9356009e77bbeBlock Operator
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