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 4249390 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251362 epoch_slot_no: 17762 block_no: 4249213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2416 time: 2020-06-04 00:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b275787053ddbc91b5fb6060b4b921300f3f47baebf786a42ddea85467426f0Block Operator
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