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 4245073 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247045 epoch_slot_no: 13445 block_no: 4244896 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2107 time: 2020-06-03 00:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29fb6da8ce871f9c2a917c21cce26a5da81fd4d55cde8c70d229c34b987bca5Block Operator
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