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 4249073 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251045 epoch_slot_no: 17445 block_no: 4248896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-03 22:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b3a82bbe1c2a1e7df6c7eaa8a7162dd3243358bbec97db06a2f4a0360ce789Block Operator
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