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 4249421 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251393 epoch_slot_no: 17793 block_no: 4249244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3802 time: 2020-06-04 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399766215b6619c7236bae7e939e14e093434a91a58ff7bae06cc2ffa497d3dbBlock Operator
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