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 4243546 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245518 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 4243369 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2128 time: 2020-06-02 15:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c7101535fdd310c53259382524ce9624d37548812745ece1de9e991f40c63dBlock Operator
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