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 4247943 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249915 epoch_slot_no: 16315 block_no: 4247766 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2809 time: 2020-06-03 16:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc750dc63503e8906b2389923139df4926680732d55b01733de3a96ced85accf1Block Operator
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