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 4251114 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253086 epoch_slot_no: 19486 block_no: 4250937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1847 time: 2020-06-04 10:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106cdf6da955c734e67a2dbf3f088dbdc2d7a8be4e5582ad8d205840cfe09f0bBlock Operator
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