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 4249115 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251087 epoch_slot_no: 17487 block_no: 4248938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2686 time: 2020-06-03 22:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5d6140f8a6c41d4f69cc88a2fc75331cd0b5bb4b6eb83d7282691ea4adec1edBlock Operator
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