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 4245667 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247639 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 4245490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2499 time: 2020-06-03 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83cb871bed1f4d380fa4099aa6bc5770ef6e01d29aa81274722916ef96596468Block Operator
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