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 4249595 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4251567 epoch_slot_no: 17967 block_no: 4249418 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3935 time: 2020-06-04 01:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb5ac72ec75149c5665d96eb3b6ee1054dcc3b9101334e6021e76ce011f9561Block Operator
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