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 4247398 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249370 epoch_slot_no: 15770 block_no: 4247221 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2067 time: 2020-06-03 13:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab3f2970ac38ad7cb17320029d70a0c73a3a4f89a435acbbfb02632b81d845dBlock Operator
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