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 4242591 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244563 epoch_slot_no: 10963 block_no: 4242414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2006 time: 2020-06-02 10:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548b87cc9bb72f8dd7b022db48e8f3eb66d88005edf96561525c31f946c313a5Block Operator
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