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 4251266 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4253238 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 4251089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7097 time: 2020-06-04 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28710391176b64a6115b9f2d8637da2c40e002ce11f8c11724f4dcc583853c61Block Operator
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