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 4247101 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249073 epoch_slot_no: 15473 block_no: 4246924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-03 11:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd004c9af1175f91ce0a104ec9c6ebd9f863a4bbb9aa425e5c2fc6f5b84d1a8d4Block Operator
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