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 4243279 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245251 epoch_slot_no: 11651 block_no: 4243102 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-02 14:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x655cd045ebec9da289329d866f2d95a0baae5ca4b8a40f1e1073b061c49e5384Block Operator
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