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 4242386 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244358 epoch_slot_no: 10758 block_no: 4242209 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3573 time: 2020-06-02 09:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f0d58937a7ef74444a4d2f402a971f503076766fd47c7ffcbe5da6dab37aceBlock Operator
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