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 4247901 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249873 epoch_slot_no: 16273 block_no: 4247724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2020-06-03 16:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c79478880e260034fbd8a4ef8d06ca6594268c2068f73a5dd42e877b58f463fBlock Operator
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