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 4246924 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248896 epoch_slot_no: 15296 block_no: 4246747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2142 time: 2020-06-03 10:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a8140155472ecc04185d6085ff861e4d424bf609fa1270c3a5d860e0c436f2Block Operator
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