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 4245948 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247920 epoch_slot_no: 14320 block_no: 4245771 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1794 time: 2020-06-03 05:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6c4b2b99f28cb99532ef404df0020fac5ecccb57ab554053e7407b5a10fd28Block Operator
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