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 4243582 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245554 epoch_slot_no: 11954 block_no: 4243405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-02 16:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95088b60e5685657f4bf352a02b74ac75efd205371b1c07789f7e39c7cce1addBlock Operator
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