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 4249587 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251559 epoch_slot_no: 17959 block_no: 4249410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-04 01:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cea1e9dd75c940716188a253b73a3ea7e3d373ef75e74c837a7b52ca6eb27a0Block Operator
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