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 4242264 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244236 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 4242087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2001 time: 2020-06-02 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1e9e698487162049997ec56e331612a48e47aa48452d281aac02f7b90d099cBlock Operator
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