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 4248864 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250836 epoch_slot_no: 17236 block_no: 4248687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-03 21:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ed726fb064039fbee2c793ec91d11ae412f9fc2940fe7fcfc88efcce5f1dcdBlock Operator
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