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 4249109 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251081 epoch_slot_no: 17481 block_no: 4248932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3589 time: 2020-06-03 22:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2488679ba3bb89078eeb19804bd2fcf6fd0557265e676b293ba207430ede4e32Block Operator
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