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 4245659 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247631 epoch_slot_no: 14031 block_no: 4245482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2020-06-03 03:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa18046190c86d50cd2ba87047431c6a69418b93bfd0b9c03dae6bf2cccabff1Block Operator
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