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 4243174 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4245146 epoch_slot_no: 11546 block_no: 4242997 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3966 time: 2020-06-02 13:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6327de56d1432738f02c79d994fd7d982641add8797e12f150a3cebb0c20ec12Block Operator
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