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 4243901 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245873 epoch_slot_no: 12273 block_no: 4243724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-02 17:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef18ecda4a9e038a7dbef47ddb1025ffb87946bebeadc9433be4da51203d2d76Block Operator
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