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 4247820 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249792 epoch_slot_no: 16192 block_no: 4247643 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5768 time: 2020-06-03 15:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d756e76db9b59d361b04641f71224c7933ca15fa4a29b0c80501ba9c22ee17cBlock Operator
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