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 4249753 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251725 epoch_slot_no: 18125 block_no: 4249576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2177 time: 2020-06-04 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c110f918df4b7b0f82b611b5cf73413d30c33ddd71c41b43b6f58437433c441Block Operator
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