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 4247875 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4249847 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 4247698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3690 time: 2020-06-03 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff179ca1bb1a8eea295b7bd9d0fa184c891d091f1010a259812bbcbc4ec3b4ebBlock Operator
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