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 4249715 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4251687 epoch_slot_no: 18087 block_no: 4249538 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2731 time: 2020-06-04 02:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6605af391bf5b69e9b74430361aa2462711321be58e928f0d17dcc94cf8dbeaBlock Operator
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