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 4248103 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250075 epoch_slot_no: 16475 block_no: 4247926 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4092 time: 2020-06-03 17:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6c6689efcc1a7614e4c9798f117ccd0284b88d84a0c4a4561312d72c55db9d5Block Operator
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