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 4242322 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244294 epoch_slot_no: 10694 block_no: 4242145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4416 time: 2020-06-02 09:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f34ed4951390f46c694a54bbeba092f32a665d6d126537be8cfa5987dc63e0dBlock Operator
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