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 4242812 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244784 epoch_slot_no: 11184 block_no: 4242635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2182 time: 2020-06-02 11:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7973e89ef8dccb84383d89bc140ec8807b4fd05b496ffe05ed223d205754be45Block Operator
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