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 4242427 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244399 epoch_slot_no: 10799 block_no: 4242250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 09:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc3872e0970f5f34218429a2823312cd6578d56d1cd6e0af376a301ec50680dBlock Operator
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