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 4243466 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4245438 epoch_slot_no: 11838 block_no: 4243289 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3015 time: 2020-06-02 15:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4cbc496521efcb72883a866da04a22efa88622309624bf506c351c3264ddf1bBlock Operator
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