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 4246309 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248281 epoch_slot_no: 14681 block_no: 4246132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2084 time: 2020-06-03 07:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69dc04c696cdceddd60b3d497b630afb35a06112af9236250508cf27637a4f67Block Operator
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