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 4251703 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4253675 epoch_slot_no: 20075 block_no: 4251526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2548 time: 2020-06-04 13:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5e8719f7706f5d94ee8692ab9e6d4a42e98464c97a56757eecdd92b782dcbeBlock Operator
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