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 4250173 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252145 epoch_slot_no: 18545 block_no: 4249996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2972 time: 2020-06-04 04:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed1d6b4201993fcaaa70cee951b30d26d7be61482de2bf9ab7739362a70fe19Block Operator
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