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 4249888 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251860 epoch_slot_no: 18260 block_no: 4249711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4671 time: 2020-06-04 03:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af44e29d1a255d9e286fce79bce05903bf1b66137dcfb1fefa144ee4ffda8deBlock Operator
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