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 4248146 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4250118 epoch_slot_no: 16518 block_no: 4247969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2334 time: 2020-06-03 17:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0babd3f887d15fea86c0ae62e8f0bea6101bc7c42ee6cb3c1b4a67e2107ed26Block Operator
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