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 4250676 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252648 epoch_slot_no: 19048 block_no: 4250499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7252 time: 2020-06-04 07:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a535ebe3247c3033e676061021b0b116c2776be29eb3874b9458828f192efdeBlock Operator
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