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 4246708 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4248680 epoch_slot_no: 15080 block_no: 4246531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2498 time: 2020-06-03 09:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8e7a78e0aedfcfdefcfc0efa3a8bff66727c96b07a1df77306bdb9364508ecBlock Operator
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