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 4248225 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4250197 epoch_slot_no: 16597 block_no: 4248048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3626 time: 2020-06-03 17:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701866b86350795617121995de43f11e30521c68e186104f97352a00e8c78debBlock Operator
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