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 4246920 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248892 epoch_slot_no: 15292 block_no: 4246743 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2280 time: 2020-06-03 10:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042d99e7c1a18c5f7cffc6d27a08d556258e52c24a8a06e72a95d2882176d435Block Operator
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