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 4248378 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250350 epoch_slot_no: 16750 block_no: 4248201 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1836 time: 2020-06-03 18:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce25cc0abf71c3ce13d7114652ae258ef332f10dea040291e2c355a58ff86856Block Operator
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