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 4243553 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245525 epoch_slot_no: 11925 block_no: 4243376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-02 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782d0c79095dceb1e5ecedbce6eedb6d8ef11978db57c50a51b3411abe85febfBlock Operator
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