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 4245122 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247094 epoch_slot_no: 13494 block_no: 4244945 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-03 00:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x988e75599cfa67c99ad9bb663f94092bb75e2bf2417a86d82fa60dd56a9481f3Block Operator
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