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 4248906 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4250878 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 4248729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2020-06-03 21:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ba6e3a4ad045fd1b9810e3303c65d4f71bbbb750c91085b056e7fe5b48add0Block Operator
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