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 4251314 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253286 epoch_slot_no: 19686 block_no: 4251137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4707 time: 2020-06-04 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9829db2edb2fca019f733f1e21c5641613f9fdbac2d59c3edbeb767f5597887dBlock Operator
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