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 4246900 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248872 epoch_slot_no: 15272 block_no: 4246723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2772 time: 2020-06-03 10:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae2be56d5e44b1d0353077f351cca39c303aa1fd7182260796db62f4e0761f4Block Operator
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