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 4247128 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4249100 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 4246951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8068 time: 2020-06-03 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63170c79fd0b3c80b1aa5e7cc551229e306870eb0e72eb0bdf6c1b62d98cbbcBlock Operator
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