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 4251265 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4253237 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 4251088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 15173 time: 2020-06-04 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364ce051d33e42f6b020b5ec1763a7cfb4e00ad3a1d75f8f3296f4f450c069eaBlock Operator
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