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 4248009 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4249981 epoch_slot_no: 16381 block_no: 4247832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2515 time: 2020-06-03 16:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x646408bed143f74a707fd855b2ce28104c79f4f750547f6d64c32898fbca5bb8Block Operator
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