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 4245794 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4247766 epoch_slot_no: 14166 block_no: 4245617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2997 time: 2020-06-03 04:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0735bf8a5c8cc2bae802271e303358237b334bf4146cf84b8015857062d7a5feBlock Operator
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