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 4247450 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249422 epoch_slot_no: 15822 block_no: 4247273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2727 time: 2020-06-03 13:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18057e3ea20b41c20972a746466ad4bb1587b233125ca1ad15121909a57d593bBlock Operator
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