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 4248697 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250669 epoch_slot_no: 17069 block_no: 4248520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1229 time: 2020-06-03 20:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x759084696386215d3199d4a2f56fb540e2732796f06d0a34606bf3487c9fc62fBlock Operator
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