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 4251463 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253435 epoch_slot_no: 19835 block_no: 4251286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-04 11:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb825be6776b74df8dc23266945de1c8a967e729b2eebb6c155bd04e137da8c5Block Operator
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