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 4250692 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252664 epoch_slot_no: 19064 block_no: 4250515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2965 time: 2020-06-04 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5406ff6fab0cdfc60d2d0d6e28868ee324ab8ed6ed4428a61a970873ae842ceBlock Operator
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