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 4247908 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4249880 epoch_slot_no: 16280 block_no: 4247731 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3683 time: 2020-06-03 16:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x572bb23a1c7f4a026585c051bc95486d9ec17e16aba1884e13d36e261f6d8ab7Block Operator
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