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 4251211 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253183 epoch_slot_no: 19583 block_no: 4251034 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1237 time: 2020-06-04 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac61ecaa9f44e4e506f1c281b0f2cfe52e8f103dcafaaebf0f11c99b5b6435bBlock Operator
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