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 4243386 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4245358 epoch_slot_no: 11758 block_no: 4243209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3931 time: 2020-06-02 15:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae11d75def032d67f2b96d6f66c73b62106487e6fc9323d67b9e59cb5c4be4d7Block Operator
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