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 4245684 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247656 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 4245507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2641 time: 2020-06-03 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0d2b1f8dcbe639d17ad2530a081451098b0f0fed5ae3dd9c1fbe37772cf25d9Block Operator
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