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 4249458 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251430 epoch_slot_no: 17830 block_no: 4249281 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2286 time: 2020-06-04 00:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79cedecb0ba3a6e4b91c3a7df0f3d41ec3629224fa0570264f2824f33aa0221Block Operator
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