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 4246736 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4248708 epoch_slot_no: 15108 block_no: 4246559 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4094 time: 2020-06-03 09:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2243f0cb8a2c3a64b2ed64bc9299488929dc8b4a393149eb8806cf9a90e9491Block Operator
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