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 4249952 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4251924 epoch_slot_no: 18324 block_no: 4249775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4411 time: 2020-06-04 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x981e009c6332784cb0271c57be3b4200996fb33d0690be125718e946569c10a4Block Operator
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