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 4249155 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251127 epoch_slot_no: 17527 block_no: 4248978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2661 time: 2020-06-03 23:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff87b878c609a07baec52fbd0e2c088aef93ffccd1d2d333c734421f47592c50Block Operator
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