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 4242758 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244730 epoch_slot_no: 11130 block_no: 4242581 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1960 time: 2020-06-02 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed205d582d297f33284033e2e608b96b4cde3b5a339e31a52618ba5347060cdaBlock Operator
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