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 4243336 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4245308 epoch_slot_no: 11708 block_no: 4243159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4106 time: 2020-06-02 14:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95470d033041acd108b503e09a23f76a8a5bef53e9af03219664e7d727e2888dBlock Operator
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