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 4246386 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4248358 epoch_slot_no: 14758 block_no: 4246209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4437 time: 2020-06-03 07:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00569ee842ac6122d66c20431fe68647cb15f5e8e83c593f4e10e10363f3d127Block Operator
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