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 4242827 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4244799 epoch_slot_no: 11199 block_no: 4242650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5433 time: 2020-06-02 11:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7cae857deebc3edc060e7630c7b48d942cca7dd9ea775e9b273687abe6f419Block Operator
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