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 4242835 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4244807 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 4242658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3167 time: 2020-06-02 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5569b0d246a26a25694bfa3a465d7a62339d90357a097d20e10eb9eaa5e069ecBlock Operator
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