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 4246345 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4248317 epoch_slot_no: 14717 block_no: 4246168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4575 time: 2020-06-03 07:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01db8252216310115b7c8eff7a0c27e38ed47f9c99c03247d5fc1fc7d3b6d386Block Operator
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