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 4243949 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245921 epoch_slot_no: 12321 block_no: 4243772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3463 time: 2020-06-02 18:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c65e2ad1e1a75e21fe806b6db74cd55117f5bcd1f6e7dfa074f3fc42c78e984Block Operator
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