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 4248069 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250041 epoch_slot_no: 16441 block_no: 4247892 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-03 17:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe14acb218bb78cf695d068500bfe33b2b35035caf7104ce93b7b8e36c8a00f2bBlock Operator
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