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 4245597 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247569 epoch_slot_no: 13969 block_no: 4245420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-03 03:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ec7505b647c68af90dfd47dc000c4e186e58ec40efab7d6748dcf0e6406633Block Operator
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