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 4245660 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247632 epoch_slot_no: 14032 block_no: 4245483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1414 time: 2020-06-03 03:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea737d37362c3232e13903936b532b9903e3cbc23264bab32e8516e5e1be42dBlock Operator
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