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 4243382 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4245354 epoch_slot_no: 11754 block_no: 4243205 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4468 time: 2020-06-02 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbad0943a25062f8eea19fce8fcafacfe2e74061e4883233b34d7db3e74321274Block Operator
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