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 4250293 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252265 epoch_slot_no: 18665 block_no: 4250116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1870 time: 2020-06-04 05:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9877da909678cef3867c362f9de7717c90a3697212735c4e42c06f69f3c0c9a5Block Operator
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