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 4249492 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251464 epoch_slot_no: 17864 block_no: 4249315 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2335 time: 2020-06-04 00:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3fa93d69405bab4b6adcb526746ee2c181047a5d7eeb6cca4b31492ab26563Block Operator
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