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 4245625 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247597 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 4245448 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3889 time: 2020-06-03 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf7f26e8d1d307872eda96af05a4aeef905c862e730e6c35e954632a780e128Block Operator
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