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 4249678 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251650 epoch_slot_no: 18050 block_no: 4249501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3873 time: 2020-06-04 02:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9fa8752acdabc250706081e7c1424c0957427aae6a13cf0972008451baca81Block Operator
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