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 4246012 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247984 epoch_slot_no: 14384 block_no: 4245835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-06-03 05:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e0e485a6779fdff36fe2c48ded851334c00548f7efdaff026ace4d2ca70c7bBlock Operator
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