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 4249285 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4251257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 4249108 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10311 time: 2020-06-03 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6175740d7d323b97cdf0cf4dbbfb3678d5f1f57a8ca9b23feaa2458a3217de21Block Operator
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