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 4243526 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4245498 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 4243349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8104 time: 2020-06-02 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9fa1cbec50bfcf5c86a796c35ad20050e186788a7c91125bb74194482e9cd7fBlock Operator
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