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 4249760 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251732 epoch_slot_no: 18132 block_no: 4249583 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-04 02:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3802036a464b32db6b2f3f280a4daeba1ed09ec2a58fc01b185e9f99504edfcBlock Operator
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