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 4251492 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253464 epoch_slot_no: 19864 block_no: 4251315 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-04 12:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb54e3b3f53a39e3499982dc817c976be8ff0b1b807e231636b913e4a77d470dbBlock Operator
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