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 4250180 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252152 epoch_slot_no: 18552 block_no: 4250003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1618 time: 2020-06-04 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76802e432c4a11f26c4e47d88a7ca1105b4afe9d31e583b9529f5eb69c0c7999Block Operator
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