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 4249570 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4251542 epoch_slot_no: 17942 block_no: 4249393 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5990 time: 2020-06-04 01:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e30ff2850c33080e68ad9709d63a7bd259ca4fef5fbb10df4d0f70c4728170Block Operator
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