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 4249920 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4251892 epoch_slot_no: 18292 block_no: 4249743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2899 time: 2020-06-04 03:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4add4ebdd9e60cc12fe5097479ab83ecf0560dc7892b1c6db96be20e2b3b7491Block Operator
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