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 4243349 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245321 epoch_slot_no: 11721 block_no: 4243172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8048 time: 2020-06-02 14:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca526e08b5cc1142d3b227a47c792001803a861855ae158b4675719b336049aBlock Operator
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