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 4242918 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244890 epoch_slot_no: 11290 block_no: 4242741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1854 time: 2020-06-02 12:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b2d26e8ea78eccfdadbc2261bf9421f4550f6ff92e84e3fff67eff4e3982ffBlock Operator
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