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 4242277 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244249 epoch_slot_no: 10649 block_no: 4242100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3640 time: 2020-06-02 08:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41af295cad884f9a2b721e8bb06e6174fba43c81e3678133ef2cf82d2ce55e4cBlock Operator
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