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 4243981 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245953 epoch_slot_no: 12353 block_no: 4243804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2020-06-02 18:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f62920153859c01fe182c22d67920544f0021a9b70d24627c01d9abad5b6979Block Operator
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