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 4249135 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4251107 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 4248958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4388 time: 2020-06-03 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e00aef386021004004d161df95c5c4047e0fb8e8306b82616f123f5cce738aBlock Operator
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