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 4247738 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249710 epoch_slot_no: 16110 block_no: 4247561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-03 15:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5115b55625215b589f639b7b892dbe750a2d8eb89a1d114476729b2fc87eaa3Block Operator
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