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 4249080 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251052 epoch_slot_no: 17452 block_no: 4248903 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3050 time: 2020-06-03 22:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbecb1859e3be4ab0652584f8028300ca7430b635054e701fd367b767ec767d64Block Operator
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