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 4250035 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4252007 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 4249858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5288 time: 2020-06-04 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1117600594aedb8d20e64727046d4807a40db9c21d207e7988abaf3b78f3a007Block Operator
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