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 4248520 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250492 epoch_slot_no: 16892 block_no: 4248343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-06-03 19:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f540b4c6a0139fd18360bcf6f9af6584cfcaf3675c708a6fec97d5bd2e6f4fBlock Operator
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