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 4251379 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253351 epoch_slot_no: 19751 block_no: 4251202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8835 time: 2020-06-04 11:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d1b648459dbadc03f3e4b7053343b6ed9cefe1ca7c2a5c4d34d8344b2969c2Block Operator
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