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 4242357 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4244329 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 4242180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2226 time: 2020-06-02 09:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c129b142afccb71cfb66b66b1312bf98df8ccfcea623dd9db5df60a9efe0bbdBlock Operator
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