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 4242568 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244540 epoch_slot_no: 10940 block_no: 4242391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-02 10:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80006a3b8de758652bbbeafb66885ed53ccdd55a4b87730d7eca09686dcc95f4Block Operator
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