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 4249603 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251575 epoch_slot_no: 17975 block_no: 4249426 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2736 time: 2020-06-04 01:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b106e08f2fd9693126339947178791e26058ec7fd69ea72ccc99ffdd8bee07aBlock Operator
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