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 4249709 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251681 epoch_slot_no: 18081 block_no: 4249532 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-04 02:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876c077bb476a0f37f7e06c374c0e1ac2686720cf1dd0cbd3b8abc4462cc0509Block Operator
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