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 4245567 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4247539 epoch_slot_no: 13939 block_no: 4245390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2641 time: 2020-06-03 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab49a261fff89e21e060a4accdb5fbeb6144c19aa8bf7ef7b82fdd97b3591379Block Operator
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