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 4250431 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252403 epoch_slot_no: 18803 block_no: 4250254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3716 time: 2020-06-04 06:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d4eccd317f6b49fb2d32567a95d376b5843ea94dd82d92764aef75f15b82e88Block Operator
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