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 4243345 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4245317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 4243168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 18458 time: 2020-06-02 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe530655a880ac06552aefd9dae205e40aa0c1fc74c73382feae4438c07bed038Block Operator
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