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 4250627 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252599 epoch_slot_no: 18999 block_no: 4250450 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8028 time: 2020-06-04 07:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aed4447e20138951d1ac20fb49158b38f14899eef31c74f375595a0b4044ea2Block Operator
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