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 4247273 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4249245 epoch_slot_no: 15645 block_no: 4247096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3782 time: 2020-06-03 12:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59227f66f355be5628c7e3e5ab55b36f74ea8d966a73492e5705477159f88bf8Block Operator
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