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 4246622 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248594 epoch_slot_no: 14994 block_no: 4246445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2228 time: 2020-06-03 09:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821335e399b1c68aabd64a770ba08478d50abc10c7e8c5ceaa8ea6207d5d204aBlock Operator
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