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 4243757 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245729 epoch_slot_no: 12129 block_no: 4243580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2649 time: 2020-06-02 17:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84b8eff595e02f888098efbc914c1943b716e212766bd7703ffd7a6cf67b72cdBlock Operator
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