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 4248472 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250444 epoch_slot_no: 16844 block_no: 4248295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-03 19:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c5918324721fe8c013b106a81c26ddf4722651171eb35f712415ba53a6e693Block Operator
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