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 4242336 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244308 epoch_slot_no: 10708 block_no: 4242159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-02 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b291428bbb8fa7feae23823216433320ed72da1dd6616b776bc25b0121d992Block Operator
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