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 4249809 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251781 epoch_slot_no: 18181 block_no: 4249632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1776 time: 2020-06-04 02:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c469b2a261b80c5ac017b16d1ea9c1995a68a445a6205f8af6037b4272fe50bBlock Operator
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