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 4249735 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251707 epoch_slot_no: 18107 block_no: 4249558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2514 time: 2020-06-04 02:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x814c5e6eadd071f22cbae23d71af2ec9dfaaec200722374c19700787e64a0aa3Block Operator
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