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 4243881 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245853 epoch_slot_no: 12253 block_no: 4243704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1854 time: 2020-06-02 17:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7003d530d9337496db54b5ab2f9a8452fe825f8579b7dbc7652eb9ea46c300Block Operator
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