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 4248249 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250221 epoch_slot_no: 16621 block_no: 4248072 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-03 18:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a64a6a87742436c5d9adaf6470b4f42be975aa0cb39f47441e4d6027ea9ada2Block Operator
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