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 4250211 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252183 epoch_slot_no: 18583 block_no: 4250034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2992 time: 2020-06-04 04:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7dd12352341cb6fdf4fdb735d3e9e66e243c003185c14643a643f165a325ffcBlock Operator
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