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 4243837 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245809 epoch_slot_no: 12209 block_no: 4243660 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6233 time: 2020-06-02 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09bf9b1e2002e3ca866dae46ae9525be98bf93e96ea9c78406a306e8d65a19bBlock Operator
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