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 4245377 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247349 epoch_slot_no: 13749 block_no: 4245200 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-03 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05746b5830c37a0862f05ec015fb12c922e13b69e41e66c1dccecbce52932a08Block Operator
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