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 4245685 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4247657 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 4245508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9424 time: 2020-06-03 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0d531cda521e0e01dc5e176026db1ef7f0a3b16d4b30c0a5def81c33c255d8Block Operator
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