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 4248552 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4250524 epoch_slot_no: 16924 block_no: 4248375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2973 time: 2020-06-03 19:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb6623d8a3a9c05eb14e0d27863ed25bf65f049fc104f62e8722c8ef28a593cdBlock Operator
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