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 4247731 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4249703 epoch_slot_no: 16103 block_no: 4247554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2333 time: 2020-06-03 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde862102c1ffc4ce4ffef37653b58402dc67a2984a983f3b10870a904b90e358Block Operator
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