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 4251174 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253146 epoch_slot_no: 19546 block_no: 4250997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1313 time: 2020-06-04 10:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090c57d2c751948f6787b24dfe5eae7659bccfdd9507020e6dd5e7d1feb096dfBlock Operator
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