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 4243319 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245291 epoch_slot_no: 11691 block_no: 4243142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-02 14:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xece82720bed29b817a850b0f1fb37ef5a4a50b883c2516668e68b9728aa6e870Block Operator
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