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 4249662 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251634 epoch_slot_no: 18034 block_no: 4249485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5984 time: 2020-06-04 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x577eebe9c3a01fea081e324bcc7a1362fa33f66052b71cfd0919e5d9d03adcfdBlock Operator
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