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 4243109 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245081 epoch_slot_no: 11481 block_no: 4242932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2020-06-02 13:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x648fdc7465f200b616bd04cfc73e2e13f7fc501d549555f1e8717bf40e52d8d1Block Operator
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