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 4249003 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4250975 epoch_slot_no: 17375 block_no: 4248826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2208 time: 2020-06-03 22:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c697875f7641383a6af4da80d6273a2dd482966a1e9e6fe33161bfeefa5679Block Operator
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