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 4247508 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249480 epoch_slot_no: 15880 block_no: 4247331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1430 time: 2020-06-03 13:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3dcff578277b733c2c78224873cadf27e99671aca4d35c116a91c02ba706b7Block Operator
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