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 4251233 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253205 epoch_slot_no: 19605 block_no: 4251056 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2791 time: 2020-06-04 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7bffecc3b18f63c7c5b7d7a2e0577eb4ce45bf089922534cdf5f9689e071f9Block Operator
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