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 4247246 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249218 epoch_slot_no: 15618 block_no: 4247069 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1302 time: 2020-06-03 12:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211cae8ed85188add9ecbf828094c2fe8fc000fa1bd425800ba26d7e003fd7c9Block Operator
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