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 4245501 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247473 epoch_slot_no: 13873 block_no: 4245324 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2020-06-03 02:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ea4c74d2a238a882b87f2df66e0c87c035a3c856629cc7de36bfef4bdea93bBlock Operator
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