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 4247880 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249852 epoch_slot_no: 16252 block_no: 4247703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-03 16:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe05c5ede7682c193189e047085d0cb7ae922df2931e938b3dbe49f99f6e7a6Block Operator
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