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 4249623 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251595 epoch_slot_no: 17995 block_no: 4249446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2233 time: 2020-06-04 01:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613b60a72c231d06af09116d5e077d0dfd5092e31bed151e5c3fa6fa3e288683Block Operator
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