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 4243186 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245158 epoch_slot_no: 11558 block_no: 4243009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2346 time: 2020-06-02 13:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba93772cd693dd7b93b3d6b0c1cfeedf42c3e68324a3541d292235b5cb2f0adBlock Operator
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