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 4247510 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249482 epoch_slot_no: 15882 block_no: 4247333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1549 time: 2020-06-03 13:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12731648b2d23ffad3569c43eff1dd1309bb3d9d7b93409b81d390caae5cdcd6Block Operator
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