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 4242948 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244920 epoch_slot_no: 11320 block_no: 4242771 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5319 time: 2020-06-02 12:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5397cfee914ee73838dc2ca9f7673806c65ab9046897e32c23c86d918c3205e3Block Operator
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