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 4242675 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244647 epoch_slot_no: 11047 block_no: 4242498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3163 time: 2020-06-02 11:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4938b2c1947624f1bbf399e38bb56613c8ecbc079e0fa5479b986b5036e03458Block Operator
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