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 4243703 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245675 epoch_slot_no: 12075 block_no: 4243526 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-06-02 16:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1bdc605bf6b53e8f94a6626b6a66f95cc39660fa60bdd27a95a3e4245d1fccBlock Operator
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