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 4242997 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244969 epoch_slot_no: 11369 block_no: 4242820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4539 time: 2020-06-02 12:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9897970a90626028113650fa1ca67b35fb2e41813181422265f178c18be866Block Operator
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