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 4250227 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252199 epoch_slot_no: 18599 block_no: 4250050 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5802 time: 2020-06-04 05:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59da0cdb22610086b83543a99518df370efdfd51887e00b06197b06ace3abddBlock Operator
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