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 4251460 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4253432 epoch_slot_no: 19832 block_no: 4251283 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2060 time: 2020-06-04 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8552c91b3d205a23bed7bd93e0c3250e5a9ddd4aded69862ecb85ee9a0d17dc9Block Operator
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