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 4249466 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251438 epoch_slot_no: 17838 block_no: 4249289 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2003 time: 2020-06-04 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf162c1256f4f00e11fccee2684e733481e2bda92b06b481f5579e865a43b1d5Block Operator
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