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 4243547 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245519 epoch_slot_no: 11919 block_no: 4243370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8332 time: 2020-06-02 15:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44dd194580044f08855801420ecea30c6dcb6a50d2d78010debd413e04600ebBlock Operator
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