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 4242604 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244576 epoch_slot_no: 10976 block_no: 4242427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1679 time: 2020-06-02 10:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4928bbfc68bbf33b1a3bce7be5cc7c991eabecb51c5776d7810a6ba1251b4f2Block Operator
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