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 4246872 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4248844 epoch_slot_no: 15244 block_no: 4246695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3494 time: 2020-06-03 10:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb584ce532b6035ce7039455d94f6c44d1ae47ddfb0fd228338eaff0c55fbf7c3Block Operator
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