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 4249867 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251839 epoch_slot_no: 18239 block_no: 4249690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2020-06-04 03:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343a43f4fb0b583baa830feb9b5f4c34bcbac5b9178a399023974eeea0ebc7e5Block Operator
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