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 4249704 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251676 epoch_slot_no: 18076 block_no: 4249527 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2438 time: 2020-06-04 02:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e4c0bc549fdead71211fcc94526fbbeb7401309d3d06282d257b7bd6acbba09Block Operator
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