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 4250288 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252260 epoch_slot_no: 18660 block_no: 4250111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3286 time: 2020-06-04 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633094b6d0dd736314742e56bbee6608bd41d87b238c77c8449fd7d283c33b81Block Operator
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