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 4249423 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251395 epoch_slot_no: 17795 block_no: 4249246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1594 time: 2020-06-04 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a0aec05d375d6d2a242f2e44704455fec380553ca6c45893d86288c6710f471Block Operator
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