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 4250613 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252585 epoch_slot_no: 18985 block_no: 4250436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2832 time: 2020-06-04 07:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa1d00c7cc4302e639c3523d36dc48bf51931506e3021cba299e22a51fefc6fBlock Operator
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