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 4247587 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249559 epoch_slot_no: 15959 block_no: 4247410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-03 14:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde938f3a16ac709d581b674facb5d04b674ed7b4dd0020e7116b209493e01b14Block Operator
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