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 4251398 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4253370 epoch_slot_no: 19770 block_no: 4251221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3824 time: 2020-06-04 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7df6144f29d04884e9793e48c28af2de16e1afcf9364d6829d7966af0c7959ffBlock Operator
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