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 4247707 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4249679 epoch_slot_no: 16079 block_no: 4247530 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1947 time: 2020-06-03 15:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cfc32148d87a8e8642ba0ab7e7a64271d09d0e6da82c80121a88f470b59eb6cBlock Operator
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