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 4242402 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244374 epoch_slot_no: 10774 block_no: 4242225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3155 time: 2020-06-02 09:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ab7cce20d97fcb9b6ab49bec1f02e20f07f165c55fb3273c0f0037a4faebe7Block Operator
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