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 4243435 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245407 epoch_slot_no: 11807 block_no: 4243258 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3060 time: 2020-06-02 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34bae33c75d4234dc609e3e9ee5fd857ca7c72e668735cdbdb6236b8fe572c31Block Operator
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