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 4249630 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251602 epoch_slot_no: 18002 block_no: 4249453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4835 time: 2020-06-04 01:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08caa0bf16c6bbdcea04caeb278c8cfa850388c9696421b4221b60f85310f784Block Operator
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