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 4246515 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4248487 epoch_slot_no: 14887 block_no: 4246338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2181 time: 2020-06-03 08:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe717510a870061071e727aff309f25ba497c9728c69c7be356dd3a71e16fc775Block Operator
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