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 4251168 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4253140 epoch_slot_no: 19540 block_no: 4250991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3337 time: 2020-06-04 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47583a225d8299efa4025254796da7693f394333eed29c2b3faf1de57c96f19eBlock Operator
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