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 4250977 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4252949 epoch_slot_no: 19349 block_no: 4250800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4455 time: 2020-06-04 09:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddf523afab3ac91f40d425e55307588c560de9ca5b7e5343e907ace9b52144d0Block Operator
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