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 4245537 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247509 epoch_slot_no: 13909 block_no: 4245360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2550 time: 2020-06-03 03:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe19f0c4baeeb4473aeee88e2886089d98a4283e9e0c2dea3099a446c1a46ac9fBlock Operator
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