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 4251042 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253014 epoch_slot_no: 19414 block_no: 4250865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-04 09:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e25f97a5b4e6f771f56e7f5e50be3340bfb2acf8b8cc5c15f8a82a1ff7d5bf3Block Operator
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