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 4249548 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251520 epoch_slot_no: 17920 block_no: 4249371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-04 01:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c73964912366ade0e11236d6c4bc3b1586edbcb01335d1c50800b7f9622665Block Operator
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