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 4243239 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245211 epoch_slot_no: 11611 block_no: 4243062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2880 time: 2020-06-02 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7eb3bfb94e24d26d133fcb9b39301c8db7ee5941b9c69d8f03c922664f4dc68Block Operator
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