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 4249118 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251090 epoch_slot_no: 17490 block_no: 4248941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4598 time: 2020-06-03 22:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75dc8b053ee98d3c657af0cfa597355db8b23a4b58c4890f50089e69c127e565Block Operator
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