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 4249621 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251593 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 4249444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1825 time: 2020-06-04 01:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc110260d7c61870c2ba17a6f1dc7ea4e835d29b97e207646be39d9c3326cbddaBlock Operator
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