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 4243344 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4245316 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 4243167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2875 time: 2020-06-02 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb017e09609bab8bdde835f7d951b1e0521e0ca0504c02a07ebee931f0ac034c8Block Operator
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