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 4243400 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245372 epoch_slot_no: 11772 block_no: 4243223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8989 time: 2020-06-02 15:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6b092a87eb34462b53d04e26b05056a9a6d09714c32f227007b2afd77429763Block Operator
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