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 4248216 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4250188 epoch_slot_no: 16588 block_no: 4248039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5095 time: 2020-06-03 17:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf867f03ddf078edaa7d23bf1970e35c8079d35180db45095cea46d76a7eada2cBlock Operator
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