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 4249938 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4251910 epoch_slot_no: 18310 block_no: 4249761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4577 time: 2020-06-04 03:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15039e82025085a93bfd8076191e34952331ca0274169061f44fa37e3c4e6d3eBlock Operator
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