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 4248866 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250838 epoch_slot_no: 17238 block_no: 4248689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1938 time: 2020-06-03 21:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4640b381dfd9c2a1fb51786d6fff225bd2932cb554b5c3e3c9c578cd8124976fBlock Operator
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