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 4246291 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248263 epoch_slot_no: 14663 block_no: 4246114 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1825 time: 2020-06-03 07:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e8bdcd2ed2a67ab52a2c181a0a1e4fd96174529d1c9e29e498a7b1d0ccb1bbBlock Operator
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