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 4250994 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252966 epoch_slot_no: 19366 block_no: 4250817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1505 time: 2020-06-04 09:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe47c23bb62da6400d1655ecf1523255876d949b1886acae8358d5e00c7f0b62aBlock Operator
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