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 4242658 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244630 epoch_slot_no: 11030 block_no: 4242481 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1706 time: 2020-06-02 11:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51afcae23f697c1797047dec8b9763b249120c36b2dece5f10c1ddf4d17c0ea7Block Operator
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