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 4251475 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4253447 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 4251298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2645 time: 2020-06-04 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0609850f6a5e971b0a6e83ed0b3cae84b849e53ba5f8e9f3b94749024244ddefBlock Operator
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