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 4242531 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244503 epoch_slot_no: 10903 block_no: 4242354 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4716 time: 2020-06-02 10:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd585c430288433b6d22a22a10fc9c67349515f6177b7045f8a1edf35fb495b70Block Operator
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