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 4246869 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4248841 epoch_slot_no: 15241 block_no: 4246692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4072 time: 2020-06-03 10:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x577eb3142facfabcafcc8dcc117566bd03e1096ffeb79c8d3d317cb907bb8725Block Operator
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