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 4243774 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245746 epoch_slot_no: 12146 block_no: 4243597 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-02 17:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2f5498700a36427b71fc4f235a3a8e6c816e9754e4c558238bb00e19ba11dfBlock Operator
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