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 4249159 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251131 epoch_slot_no: 17531 block_no: 4248982 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2680 time: 2020-06-03 23:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d737012854fbd1f4aea3cc52f638cf4bf3e77c374b4c19ddde899705a7003a7Block Operator
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