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 4246225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4248197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 4246048 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5430 time: 2020-06-03 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44f95512d3e000e5c7c8582db75d4daa407e29c60ee00190204c9fa09c1ed7fBlock Operator
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