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 4245526 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247498 epoch_slot_no: 13898 block_no: 4245349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2293 time: 2020-06-03 02:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c3e0d2d31c072420930775c6ce8fe74eb9ba260379ae576c330b6eee5cbefaBlock Operator
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