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 4243724 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245696 epoch_slot_no: 12096 block_no: 4243547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1636 time: 2020-06-02 16:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x141b294d74b6442d9e32cc2e1d285717b0a2786b264a85f7595626f9b5674e72Block Operator
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