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 4248252 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4250224 epoch_slot_no: 16624 block_no: 4248075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3962 time: 2020-06-03 18:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948247dc49d37fb835c290072f81a732398a6ac98cc9b94f668bbdd9a84a973dBlock Operator
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