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 4243520 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245492 epoch_slot_no: 11892 block_no: 4243343 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-02 15:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968da4323e4620d8dfd5793d1b6f587cb79dfe6a6ae3e1979db4dbf3175d4c93Block Operator
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