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 4243092 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245064 epoch_slot_no: 11464 block_no: 4242915 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2768 time: 2020-06-02 13:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8fbfb79e852ee60338f994df21f584fad6a7fc84dbfd74e0e93f65380e25cc4Block Operator
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