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 4249180 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251152 epoch_slot_no: 17552 block_no: 4249003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6260 time: 2020-06-03 23:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e9ef791e30c16fa23979c008909edb0c20be1ac132d2a41dcc0f59ab9d6ea2Block Operator
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