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 4249768 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4251740 epoch_slot_no: 18140 block_no: 4249591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2439 time: 2020-06-04 02:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x567db939fccc4bfe91ec7dd4b462aad8deaca189a1c207e316d1578a20aa15b4Block Operator
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