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 4250095 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4252067 epoch_slot_no: 18467 block_no: 4249918 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4014 time: 2020-06-04 04:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x065b6d89a00aa66caa44d09961e2bc959a2a5bfcd4d62c65ceea5a33b60f5d84Block Operator
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