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 4251417 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253389 epoch_slot_no: 19789 block_no: 4251240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-04 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96250a23dd79be2f02924360c3e4e2b0703b16356557e69850722f1c80c5dde6Block Operator
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