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 4251175 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4253147 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 4250998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2584 time: 2020-06-04 10:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156431b5a05936c1e8ccff85b1aa2ba0e9be894d9f7b0175f0910365dc8e89d8Block Operator
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