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 4246765 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4248737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 4246588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17442 time: 2020-06-03 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaabc20afd4bb6a65886e5e80c7628b6658bf8de09d143477bc39d1decdd8c752Block Operator
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