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 4243933 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4245905 epoch_slot_no: 12305 block_no: 4243756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5588 time: 2020-06-02 18:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a670283a1f4cdf182a35b86336ba4c34f73cabbb09871be1e8455dde402682Block Operator
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