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 4248463 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250435 epoch_slot_no: 16835 block_no: 4248286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-03 19:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab8e89e4729435c8294e5f7848cfa1edd801ae5cc4857f1709c0c3405a429aeBlock Operator
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