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 4243219 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245191 epoch_slot_no: 11591 block_no: 4243042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2145 time: 2020-06-02 14:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c3e46a453b07b29389bd5734a1c1c73e8587691d76fcb0a2faf99cc409a545Block Operator
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