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 4250909 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252881 epoch_slot_no: 19281 block_no: 4250732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-04 08:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7972b18f9b297c2b36f8b4c6a1f251881c63f4bae5cb609de529998f8798b3Block Operator
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