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 4243241 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245213 epoch_slot_no: 11613 block_no: 4243064 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5630 time: 2020-06-02 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ee0c7ba316fd7ee20bf7819baaa4ee3e19344d0ffd14b55d22e8550613e9cbBlock Operator
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