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 4242225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244197 epoch_slot_no: 10597 block_no: 4242048 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9056 time: 2020-06-02 08:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35579a29cf55df8b8e0484588af3b9ec45a3f3bfed0cea7871cd300f40827129Block Operator
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