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 4242871 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244843 epoch_slot_no: 11243 block_no: 4242694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-02 12:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545ca9488f1d677a29fcb0b90e82988ed309a25ffbdb98894c5a607b7753e56cBlock Operator
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