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 4248540 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250512 epoch_slot_no: 16912 block_no: 4248363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1505 time: 2020-06-03 19:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1864891aade2b625a98a2b7f1e3eaa4048eebda0a32c87a611c967ab4066d688Block Operator
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