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 4247616 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249588 epoch_slot_no: 15988 block_no: 4247439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-03 14:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9ce8d0459d0520bd652e8be5766d5fb47ff093f322b0d12a112fcdb464860fBlock Operator
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