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 4250230 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252202 epoch_slot_no: 18602 block_no: 4250053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-06-04 05:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cde89207c8d54572c263f19b22a49133a9695563065b9a9dbf0aa59e65eca25Block Operator
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