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 4245227 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247199 epoch_slot_no: 13599 block_no: 4245050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-06-03 01:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4de5c49a204971cdb435f84beca52f6f6a3a044202d01911339fe97f7be488dBlock Operator
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