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 4242946 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244918 epoch_slot_no: 11318 block_no: 4242769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2020-06-02 12:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb242b680776e5d11778d06ea1cc3f0342948441d590864c484a9aecb54e61ec0Block Operator
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