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 4242547 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244519 epoch_slot_no: 10919 block_no: 4242370 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2633 time: 2020-06-02 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e98b9a25b4708582e03b6a068752798e4cbc28c89f2b66ff2459c7474f7f78Block Operator
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