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 4247177 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249149 epoch_slot_no: 15549 block_no: 4247000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2809 time: 2020-06-03 12:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ef815b70a6a53ef46cc3394bc93550a7861ac39a96088bb9397c128aacbb19Block Operator
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