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 4245841 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247813 epoch_slot_no: 14213 block_no: 4245664 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2020-06-03 04:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7577d689407db10da4df4f5c68bb0fc11b78be3113d4a169b9b64b1e084613Block Operator
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