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 4243253 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245225 epoch_slot_no: 11625 block_no: 4243076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3150 time: 2020-06-02 14:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad46b228172de577cec169afcd4e8ea565d9acc56b4120b6c3ec30588f611515Block Operator
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