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 4251121 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253093 epoch_slot_no: 19493 block_no: 4250944 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7299 time: 2020-06-04 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda141f535ae44b2d22ef774a99f40705e7a7acff8597975e481f9959bb173f00Block Operator
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