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 4250075 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252047 epoch_slot_no: 18447 block_no: 4249898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1872 time: 2020-06-04 04:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9243c4ea153a52d239ca16d3c5c017364519bc3c77ebb7052743515e813dcb9fBlock Operator
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