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 4246525 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4248497 epoch_slot_no: 14897 block_no: 4246348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-06-03 08:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8575eb979273acc56d23f38de255b55f64a56185974514cd3b0f20199d675f94Block Operator
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