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 4242237 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244209 epoch_slot_no: 10609 block_no: 4242060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1561 time: 2020-06-02 08:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e406f262049ba3c55e279101b2e796966dd84cd3e2c1b3ab3ccda93930a2e48Block Operator
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