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 4245206 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247178 epoch_slot_no: 13578 block_no: 4245029 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2223 time: 2020-06-03 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1891c7bced8a10f30bc16eb7a68d02ddb808574846dc165cfc8bd3f8c3e474efBlock Operator
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