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 4246162 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4248134 epoch_slot_no: 14534 block_no: 4245985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1625 time: 2020-06-03 06:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e3c458d3c0a7a5d70c7780082678cc4eaca15bf24de4efa31aa59b45833114Block Operator
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