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 4247709 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4249681 epoch_slot_no: 16081 block_no: 4247532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2780 time: 2020-06-03 15:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3951cdf22bdf0b87c319c2a7d1cd725f299dab750f779ea0957a44ec0dc3ae8Block Operator
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