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 4251414 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4253386 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 4251237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5745 time: 2020-06-04 11:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeec580a7d9800e60acc29e33b6f1296027442a4d22de9b990344a17722fa37fBlock Operator
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