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 4249094 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251066 epoch_slot_no: 17466 block_no: 4248917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-03 22:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c59e882cbff4fb28d6f19e6c50f45d93d98776520a6bb1b14600eb00d92d9aBlock Operator
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