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 4245924 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247896 epoch_slot_no: 14296 block_no: 4245747 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-03 05:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22fa23c02678edf95ca16f3d6d12fa448035d2e1e38f8810c8376693d4e6a073Block Operator
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