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 4243194 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245166 epoch_slot_no: 11566 block_no: 4243017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-02 14:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4bad3d3b6b21a6c0831a4743225fc2e9d90cb6ebc44573ec590d2a63776dabBlock Operator
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