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 4249463 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251435 epoch_slot_no: 17835 block_no: 4249286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2450 time: 2020-06-04 00:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1c446f6ed4a24fa962c898a16586e1ec9e17a7438a88d70a9ce6491b2bc1ef6Block Operator
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