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 4245952 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247924 epoch_slot_no: 14324 block_no: 4245775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1827 time: 2020-06-03 05:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcadd50af8b8ec343027708ca6873d5b4320d88c0b8493bb99bc289a3ca6722d7Block Operator
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