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 4245556 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247528 epoch_slot_no: 13928 block_no: 4245379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-03 03:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23627f387853bafffaa91e7d9c2f32049dcb687f4b38873cf6ccde6825be8d89Block Operator
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