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 4243180 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245152 epoch_slot_no: 11552 block_no: 4243003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1229 time: 2020-06-02 13:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x702c15776608de3521716021dc7cf649a17998f13e0f991143a49aba9fb376beBlock Operator
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