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 4245650 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247622 epoch_slot_no: 14022 block_no: 4245473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2873 time: 2020-06-03 03:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf378078b7df4dde88704094a5c1c9e7475bfb1e8597874df8e88d54a6a703b4aBlock Operator
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