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 4249228 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251200 epoch_slot_no: 17600 block_no: 4249051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2020-06-03 23:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7309f9658bdd20d9e4ed680a5846a7db0a2acff4c06f4b0614058453d3062f3cBlock Operator
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