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 4250570 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252542 epoch_slot_no: 18942 block_no: 4250393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5235 time: 2020-06-04 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f28d2ea3e449cf27a83114bad15ff31f1f3a7242f60fa1c53eafb4cbd3faaf2Block Operator
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