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 4249019 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4250991 epoch_slot_no: 17391 block_no: 4248842 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3187 time: 2020-06-03 22:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf66eaa06595a59f462b643984cf85ec92e8d7c1a9a8c0889ab51e0916bcacc52Block Operator
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