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 4245920 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4247892 epoch_slot_no: 14292 block_no: 4245743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4646 time: 2020-06-03 05:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e756d9e8925a9e52f8322521199fbf9a0b6416468281a2277ef9266b628fcddBlock Operator
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