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 4245863 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247835 epoch_slot_no: 14235 block_no: 4245686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2020-06-03 04:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f15a581e1f9c006c2c396d42f0c187832ee658f74db18c7757445db3c3c1aaBlock Operator
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