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 4245749 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247721 epoch_slot_no: 14121 block_no: 4245572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1536 time: 2020-06-03 04:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7f1fb438275d69bd305734471d2931b511c1e3c9656bf0e581462a14ca2d5eBlock Operator
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