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 4243222 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245194 epoch_slot_no: 11594 block_no: 4243045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4908 time: 2020-06-02 14:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63cb5eea87203ee7977f7799aa33cf6cec7646601c5476bfd89fe2e96031a8fBlock Operator
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