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 4242407 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244379 epoch_slot_no: 10779 block_no: 4242230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2020-06-02 09:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa05c506a3c1ae9c6b3bb144470de72fc46a3b01617bb23dc26b7e3f31dfa1c3aBlock Operator
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