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 4246019 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4247991 epoch_slot_no: 14391 block_no: 4245842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-03 05:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b67036bb943a8f7269535fb8423f066bd0b87cdf84b2a554fe246c94b9d382Block Operator
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