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 4243390 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245362 epoch_slot_no: 11762 block_no: 4243213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-02 15:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfebf9df018ab481d74c44e0f20320ffce510243e80d503b14787bcaa52e9bf92Block Operator
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