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 4249645 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 4251617 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 4249468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 28399 time: 2020-06-04 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5fc8c5f05203cda5dc6bb36afec13dc15ef41ee1e1b1265a531853d1dd72d66Block Operator
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