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 4251430 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4253402 epoch_slot_no: 19802 block_no: 4251253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4625 time: 2020-06-04 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6990c4a3d6b5bd6c1ba5fa88e869aa73c099488663fffc37c8f8207c6e0f9fBlock Operator
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