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 4246563 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248535 epoch_slot_no: 14935 block_no: 4246386 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3802 time: 2020-06-03 08:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6e6c6790880579d3c7254a258bd5b91fe65ffe0bc742b351f402d3bd6d86e9aBlock Operator
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