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 4243141 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245113 epoch_slot_no: 11513 block_no: 4242964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2020-06-02 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cae98b0dc1ce1d9cad0fe24dd3c02c889aadd38b5826ce2e3acf8f9d5b182c8Block Operator
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