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 4243266 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245238 epoch_slot_no: 11638 block_no: 4243089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2290c36aa8c519837c8123f57d36e7df8ded7d9e03f6196a1993519821d8cd1Block Operator
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