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 4248863 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4250835 epoch_slot_no: 17235 block_no: 4248686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-03 21:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x882dbbf1cce699ae4d4a6a35f021bf32dcb6a76722745264f705e3987b66178dBlock Operator
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