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 4243613 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245585 epoch_slot_no: 11985 block_no: 4243436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1465 time: 2020-06-02 16:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x836b9127686f341b8310cc42e6074bdb42f8a0b4ff62a1350164befc5e056e59Block Operator
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