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 4251009 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4252981 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 4250832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5977 time: 2020-06-04 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b9dbac3b16c3833af707907690fb233d1c746f049c9ad54a9e68ab3a5a4239Block Operator
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