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 4242242 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244214 epoch_slot_no: 10614 block_no: 4242065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2264 time: 2020-06-02 08:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbebd48a28836abe13f299827ed743e217eedd5c2e4e098f3d7187465e9a490acBlock Operator
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