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 4242294 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4244266 epoch_slot_no: 10666 block_no: 4242117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3762 time: 2020-06-02 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d85dce64fbbe7aa931a26947fea8b6941caa7dcf4753cb3320d59aeacab0d5Block Operator
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