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 4248411 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250383 epoch_slot_no: 16783 block_no: 4248234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-06-03 18:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x482e644107b7a7ef2cacc4cab6a351705c6fb20c3967852cf673195dadfc5704Block Operator
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