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 4249576 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4251548 epoch_slot_no: 17948 block_no: 4249399 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7241 time: 2020-06-04 01:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7ef89bd8c72367a811b318d2486654d1d80aebd9a933d597c3f4a87a14ff03Block Operator
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