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 4243536 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245508 epoch_slot_no: 11908 block_no: 4243359 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1809 time: 2020-06-02 15:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4510b892c0f291812ad3fdcd2ea7d7b52fb734080f88e4cdd4f370174993c71dBlock Operator
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