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 4251022 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252994 epoch_slot_no: 19394 block_no: 4250845 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-04 09:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadacc537ddea086d7d1a601c687bd1f4d48696ead45b81368f33ea34eedd1667Block Operator
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