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 4242916 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244888 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 4242739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7035 time: 2020-06-02 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904b23f932d03e26a627361a6aeafb4be5051d8cbd868f4f945efdee136779f2Block Operator
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