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 4243869 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245841 epoch_slot_no: 12241 block_no: 4243692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2929 time: 2020-06-02 17:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb96335671babd5c5ee1c6dfef9a15ebf7a1f954f5193fd00a2f3a4f259688d7fBlock Operator
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