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 4250310 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252282 epoch_slot_no: 18682 block_no: 4250133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3606 time: 2020-06-04 05:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31df8bec7982ba1273695d48471f7ad3736b5c31f36fac15598c6572ed7c9ab1Block Operator
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