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 4245169 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247141 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 4244992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2025 time: 2020-06-03 00:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea8250dd34e6e362c6c778f18a7ca7062844d827a0886a4cc9c19a8942689dbbBlock Operator
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