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 4248842 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250814 epoch_slot_no: 17214 block_no: 4248665 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-03 21:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5b8fac816e741499e2e4930ad6d09347e28abc0b319f3b542f45efe8a330e6Block Operator
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