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 4243518 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245490 epoch_slot_no: 11890 block_no: 4243341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2469 time: 2020-06-02 15:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fca7b4bedbfca4b6c8850385f81942374d38faf2892d4fdc7eaffde878a4173Block Operator
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