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 4249828 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251800 epoch_slot_no: 18200 block_no: 4249651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2020-06-04 02:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa05fbb3c9afe1263e74cb30aae70ab148635871d1554f07c15440549b91ea3eBlock Operator
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