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 4246846 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248818 epoch_slot_no: 15218 block_no: 4246669 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-03 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3254981f1987fedd5e76f93267f46015d43dbaba9a77817acca881e745399f5aBlock Operator
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