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 4251115 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4253087 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 4250938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5048 time: 2020-06-04 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25d42d68465792e8627e3b39fc0e0c13b2d6589cce4b8e9b68265447dc023baaBlock Operator
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