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 4243351 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4245323 epoch_slot_no: 11723 block_no: 4243174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8362 time: 2020-06-02 14:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96521d9e12351cb3b0e3bc3e178cccbf3a144e9cee7b0e6331a368a87cb2425cBlock Operator
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