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 4247470 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249442 epoch_slot_no: 15842 block_no: 4247293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2651 time: 2020-06-03 13:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12302a2fb522e7d71cd9b8ba07dce8df2c3d221240c42a2b0b9ac3e404b4640cBlock Operator
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