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 4242674 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244646 epoch_slot_no: 11046 block_no: 4242497 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1562 time: 2020-06-02 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ad2a0440cab1e775be3b60e84648f3f5ae3788d60eacf75a86853ec3765a3f8Block Operator
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