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 4242335 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244307 epoch_slot_no: 10707 block_no: 4242158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1663 time: 2020-06-02 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03649d247f8c831976a34b9c7faf10c5a4afdd0ed697a7890d72b823af8045aeBlock Operator
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