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 4246047 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4248019 epoch_slot_no: 14419 block_no: 4245870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4132 time: 2020-06-03 05:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd3948df0ddab1917a6ea77b186c9ec1ee4d69eab784037d286e32b6040f4d9Block Operator
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