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 4243549 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245521 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 4243372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-06-02 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d910f4f2adbc20b60963927c45f783e92762a847a22203f2a5fae9b70c88471Block Operator
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