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 4249357 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251329 epoch_slot_no: 17729 block_no: 4249180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6455 time: 2020-06-04 00:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf496cb6d97060eb08e24e500b81314db8de4160be08c570cb8472fc699ebcd1Block Operator
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