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 4249865 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4251837 epoch_slot_no: 18237 block_no: 4249688 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2725 time: 2020-06-04 03:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf1ba9be3cbdcb16bb926f734fb6bae6564a741c4e297b2b964cc50a6771f8eBlock Operator
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