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 4242966 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4244938 epoch_slot_no: 11338 block_no: 4242789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3060 time: 2020-06-02 12:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa5e9b96c67b73da4799e71661f9771d02454f91ceec1ac3b1da6f12f4cb6d3Block Operator
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