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 4249044 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251016 epoch_slot_no: 17416 block_no: 4248867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2737 time: 2020-06-03 22:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a5f9451090a0157369c96aa9db594e756143d11db07bafa6cd760bf68a5451Block Operator
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