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 4249554 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251526 epoch_slot_no: 17926 block_no: 4249377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3826 time: 2020-06-04 01:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eacc570d576a5aaa6a3e2d4d119b0e9a7b0b2e33f7f11c6746ae6b7178515bbBlock Operator
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