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 4249260 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251232 epoch_slot_no: 17632 block_no: 4249083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3006 time: 2020-06-03 23:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb002b45e16104f25d2bf6d687ae2bb8c229fa0299c52cb9e022f13f0ff1c988cBlock Operator
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