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 4248746 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4250718 epoch_slot_no: 17118 block_no: 4248569 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4149 time: 2020-06-03 20:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae66355b2feb814be7d0d445ce5d0f2ee119a930fce5229cb9a789af836cf898Block Operator
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