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 4250359 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252331 epoch_slot_no: 18731 block_no: 4250182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-06-04 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c79fcc917bcb24255c04456f52ef68f623688d02debdc5e13b5ea20d85c0d3Block Operator
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