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 4251113 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253085 epoch_slot_no: 19485 block_no: 4250936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1613 time: 2020-06-04 09:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce0e9f959abc800719e38918676da7a2da3abd494d613cdd1fc98310dbb3e02fBlock Operator
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