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 4248241 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250213 epoch_slot_no: 16613 block_no: 4248064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2953 time: 2020-06-03 18:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8356cb0827d33d3a24d86de248a065be329174212b7a7d0ff2b81a7ba0d53fBlock Operator
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