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 4249316 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251288 epoch_slot_no: 17688 block_no: 4249139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-04 00:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb794c13c287c9bc4539858f397eb43cd6fe30b287dbbc528b3d0d0308f2d4580Block Operator
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