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 4243483 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245455 epoch_slot_no: 11855 block_no: 4243306 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8550 time: 2020-06-02 15:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebc8793d2bcebba96dc0b1f80f80fa612bbafec51db0cb10a5448a4e2572db00Block Operator
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