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 4242804 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244776 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 4242627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6838 time: 2020-06-02 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb9e3c672b693529fcaa5be11a8c9d2a753c0d7b8b994b043f1795e9c0bc8aa2Block Operator
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