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 4242689 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244661 epoch_slot_no: 11061 block_no: 4242512 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-02 11:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5894e1f3461eb027a4b181e5ab5bb191ca7013e1d3e5bf7c3cbf7a1361cd3f5fBlock Operator
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