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 4242244 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244216 epoch_slot_no: 10616 block_no: 4242067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1954 time: 2020-06-02 08:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dee09d0eb5ed0711d0d9670288f09dd513b90c93fca5d187eedcd406c94e13bBlock Operator
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