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 4243800 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245772 epoch_slot_no: 12172 block_no: 4243623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-02 17:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85387a81dcd655e4de190957840465263644f79b4bd535931010eabeac95432bBlock Operator
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