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 4245686 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4247658 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 4245509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1681 time: 2020-06-03 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62b97bb24afb52db5f3d3560dc40e77ca726a2310f385ee9155e9d40f268dc3Block Operator
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