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 4242539 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244511 epoch_slot_no: 10911 block_no: 4242362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 10:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07bd01ae84f412e6773f6fe8d71c820d34f0e655c1f9542d01c5e2a9fe3757d0Block Operator
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