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 4243563 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245535 epoch_slot_no: 11935 block_no: 4243386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5951 time: 2020-06-02 16:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9540566a96573485314657b4bca4c055e51428afa13a066633482884e537c7acBlock Operator
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