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 4249620 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251592 epoch_slot_no: 17992 block_no: 4249443 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2020-06-04 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca897731f121d397b6853deec47f81218939a98c53228e6e91dbeec1a9924866Block Operator
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