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 4249480 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251452 epoch_slot_no: 17852 block_no: 4249303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-04 00:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d83e19119f147adaf06b2c771203ad2b6263f1827c46146aaf68b6c034d9f6bBlock Operator
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