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 4250340 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252312 epoch_slot_no: 18712 block_no: 4250163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-04 05:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8939acf6417a071fdda277c39901213578664fb1b8d25ef66e27d0a57d1118Block Operator
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