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 4248925 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4250897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4248748 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6410 time: 2020-06-03 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa507fc7d75367c254edf9e06e4f36e938c327baeb6a1e8e311cbd36985b97dbeBlock Operator
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