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 4251016 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252988 epoch_slot_no: 19388 block_no: 4250839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2020-06-04 09:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88342ea1d5c2de22db7a2ac4f61ee58662756b590364658c11558f64a25afca5Block Operator
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