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 4248298 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250270 epoch_slot_no: 16670 block_no: 4248121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2020-06-03 18:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0a50a6bf6fe7a3023ede2f5759e1539e7b22d6c85be287a269333a86e578ed1Block Operator
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