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 4242444 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244416 epoch_slot_no: 10816 block_no: 4242267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1414 time: 2020-06-02 09:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df16c0f11fd61d7b4a33b1c5ef04a94613641ce4235ce58064a139006b80c47Block Operator
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