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 4243448 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245420 epoch_slot_no: 11820 block_no: 4243271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1754 time: 2020-06-02 15:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dbac5632ead98af6d9db93dca56fb5a449ac42038b6daf2351d149cdf2ce517Block Operator
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