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 4243272 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245244 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 4243095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2021 time: 2020-06-02 14:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38ab445007295acfb1e24db68ce74105fb19dea16e49852ae055c97253d11ceBlock Operator
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