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 4250690 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252662 epoch_slot_no: 19062 block_no: 4250513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-04 07:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc9accb46ea96e5309f8fe0d2a85ded08c915f78ac6ba909ab3b3ea85e80bd2bBlock Operator
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