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 4245858 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247830 epoch_slot_no: 14230 block_no: 4245681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2524 time: 2020-06-03 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3fab66ec7734426fdcffa033e53d26f294942c4e44eb71fbdd4b88a6164fe9Block Operator
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