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 4243919 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245891 epoch_slot_no: 12291 block_no: 4243742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2020-06-02 18:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb46022a36212c63ff07384d51bb804f25f970b01f7a4e4015f897458c2b72363Block Operator
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