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 4242805 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 4244777 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 4242628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 22801 time: 2020-06-02 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c1fcb56285a3655b38a687ab9cb1959fa87e0b8529982a15f070f4d415e5449Block Operator
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