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 4249978 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4251950 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 4249801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3205 time: 2020-06-04 03:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee31ae5af2f12df4a87cb85a7731783f01cadf7b4f4760f6a125f3e80b4dde9Block Operator
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