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 4243104 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245076 epoch_slot_no: 11476 block_no: 4242927 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-06-02 13:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89ee7f66c6a20633f6676d3114508786f4ca90436ce897066c429cf0af86d5b3Block Operator
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