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 4247241 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249213 epoch_slot_no: 15613 block_no: 4247064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2977 time: 2020-06-03 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c502364464f1ab5613de34d3b13f732a68063404e48308b3d736cbf082ed25Block Operator
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