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 4250286 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252258 epoch_slot_no: 18658 block_no: 4250109 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2020-06-04 05:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689a004c9b48f27c9171de1cd487c20d3d1c98c7be8d21a4c70888e8da49fc05Block Operator
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