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 4246010 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247982 epoch_slot_no: 14382 block_no: 4245833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-03 05:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb621bb0169de3299bbf65453203b3c43b7b1c1d702d52d2ac8a7d00285578ebBlock Operator
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