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 4249213 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251185 epoch_slot_no: 17585 block_no: 4249036 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-03 23:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b4f18ad1608bb35b37f6f2749433743592aa8a099b1050ee65fec8e558ca7fBlock Operator
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