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 4242400 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4244372 epoch_slot_no: 10772 block_no: 4242223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2427 time: 2020-06-02 09:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81824ca2d5a3201dffd36eaff5dc320e2789e135d9fabac2f8192078a1885c66Block Operator
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