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 4246711 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4248683 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 4246534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3605 time: 2020-06-03 09:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc52906fd3def2ff4384fdda5f4c025e0aa332e168e69f2f8c2b602da0d0cd07aBlock Operator
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