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 4242893 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244865 epoch_slot_no: 11265 block_no: 4242716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2539 time: 2020-06-02 12:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6b16eb17ff976f4a807ccc1b26cf91422d5b1c3f972628ce83e2c3579845d15Block Operator
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