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 4251177 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4253149 epoch_slot_no: 19549 block_no: 4251000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6050 time: 2020-06-04 10:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f2f984906a9743f435eb77c8f439028b67380e944db6f1b1fd3ac3f3451c38Block Operator
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