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 4242899 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244871 epoch_slot_no: 11271 block_no: 4242722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2774 time: 2020-06-02 12:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921a48de080dad5bb8ab86775e0188b3569b4073b657722b405d69b13c5de4f2Block Operator
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