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 4242342 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244314 epoch_slot_no: 10714 block_no: 4242165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2020-06-02 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb20a337c2712945f9508b26de7b9b047ad78c4f1998af1b54ad1a9d9c4ed6bcBlock Operator
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