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 4245840 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247812 epoch_slot_no: 14212 block_no: 4245663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2040 time: 2020-06-03 04:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309bb8fdc4c967e9e2bf6753b68d88ca1d603fbe67ac070e2da4f74d36f4b978Block Operator
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