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 4249303 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251275 epoch_slot_no: 17675 block_no: 4249126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3799 time: 2020-06-03 23:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c84a43f4e7bfdd1da48b5d7b2939741449834b2411b41fab9a0ed318f2ec289Block Operator
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