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 4243714 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4245686 epoch_slot_no: 12086 block_no: 4243537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1886 time: 2020-06-02 16:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff6c2031418749af685b33f38884c84b3493d4e07a8d21e3d4b2b8071427883bBlock Operator
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