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 4242772 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244744 epoch_slot_no: 11144 block_no: 4242595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2974 time: 2020-06-02 11:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9ca270b658451e569204daedbe2bcfa463ec35e463cf1c9d828db6bbef0d9bBlock Operator
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