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 4242889 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244861 epoch_slot_no: 11261 block_no: 4242712 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-02 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x037f2e86f7343e5a3960a2654f3b769a04d0a0477d9f6d5e0a54eeeb25968d64Block Operator
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