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 4251625 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4253597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 4251448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11286 time: 2020-06-04 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe315541b9e99ca424bbf7f4e6d422bf1e63c6e0a44737fa5cd40105d050b2bf5Block Operator
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