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 4250893 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252865 epoch_slot_no: 19265 block_no: 4250716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1795 time: 2020-06-04 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bca6517291667e574012b55cc5bf025b5b562ee729c185939e636d683f92501Block Operator
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