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 4248469 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4250441 epoch_slot_no: 16841 block_no: 4248292 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2692 time: 2020-06-03 19:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ccece9bb4cd58f4725411f7e7b156152461f579f3cec094b51b1a683c8be2aBlock Operator
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