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 4247863 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4249835 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 4247686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2037 time: 2020-06-03 15:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5f9986d02b8620c71a5d69f527c157fe1e73f06cb6a226de012eded74f4dc9dBlock Operator
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