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 4243195 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245167 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 4243018 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3504 time: 2020-06-02 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3a5926fa1352d703bd33d94d4a001b088c4b2d25d66086d8516cd707387381eBlock Operator
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