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 4250226 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252198 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 4250049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-04 05:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8151cfd09cfb2ffd83e1751aa2bc0e7f50c5585d3e2cf35a1a32f1931a9546Block Operator
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