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 4247554 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4249526 epoch_slot_no: 15926 block_no: 4247377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-03 14:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07d5f3dad75a7f8af4b81255f3a59cb16fad502157131cbd689c2122232240f5Block Operator
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