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 4243488 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245460 epoch_slot_no: 11860 block_no: 4243311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5349 time: 2020-06-02 15:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5392c4b48f179acce7dc862f3be42a84f0ba67d3f3e6415520cb86335abd48Block Operator
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