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 4246039 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4248011 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 4245862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-03 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf829137f6bfc885d8c679750fb19a453d7a8616d7cc75a302f7b8079ba7dc58Block Operator
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