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 4250049 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252021 epoch_slot_no: 18421 block_no: 4249872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2940 time: 2020-06-04 04:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x474da1506276cc299996f03b0a8396b3453c454cdef885cde0e2fc358b14902cBlock Operator
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