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 4250338 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252310 epoch_slot_no: 18710 block_no: 4250161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3876 time: 2020-06-04 05:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba24e7b384bf5046a041bb8a1d969b226cc46bb5b226b7c71acdc8c62c56d2fBlock Operator
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