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 4250913 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252885 epoch_slot_no: 19285 block_no: 4250736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5641 time: 2020-06-04 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2603bd7e4ef8aaf016673ef96fcff786b697b28f2d0d9b7ad4ddfae8502e1e8Block Operator
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