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 4246031 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4248003 epoch_slot_no: 14403 block_no: 4245854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2695 time: 2020-06-03 05:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa028d60f0c5ff8a4ea72fa7729f0b7041e3e43a3c24987feb4d6042c25987d4bBlock Operator
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