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 4247872 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4249844 epoch_slot_no: 16244 block_no: 4247695 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2020-06-03 15:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662483963795df1683b366854ca65137e32969c6d6e8810551e8a7b70be5d21fBlock Operator
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