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 4243507 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245479 epoch_slot_no: 11879 block_no: 4243330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2287 time: 2020-06-02 15:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636c9ef8698f2204e1af4923afad3c9df570d2036f018653ff8748dc2fee72aeBlock Operator
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