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 4249545 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251517 epoch_slot_no: 17917 block_no: 4249368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2432 time: 2020-06-04 01:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x604430cd69c02e69806177d079ab1bcaa21070f1e9d285a26588aa7772d2dc0fBlock Operator
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