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 4246994 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4248966 epoch_slot_no: 15366 block_no: 4246817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10192 time: 2020-06-03 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x911d6d71072d6a7f60517e38cbb82feca22c38ffa4c1a9170a4065af74ffd9c2Block Operator
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