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 4242273 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244245 epoch_slot_no: 10645 block_no: 4242096 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5411 time: 2020-06-02 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cdd9515971834cdd85d33b0c17a38bd73788dcbdce36dd178b3930705c0c24aBlock Operator
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