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 4250219 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252191 epoch_slot_no: 18591 block_no: 4250042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6520 time: 2020-06-04 05:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a83b186a87fd3e4446ff56030d6784f0f30017c0c14b161d10c6542997fbc4eBlock Operator
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