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 4248490 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4250462 epoch_slot_no: 16862 block_no: 4248313 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4536 time: 2020-06-03 19:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cb949126e3628d37f96d5d2d967665648a2bb3cb478fe545c2dfc548215b1e5Block Operator
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