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 4250242 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252214 epoch_slot_no: 18614 block_no: 4250065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1947 time: 2020-06-04 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37831d6d3c810f9f20b30e5aa270603fd0ec8088d3a82b78c562405eb5fd4795Block Operator
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