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 4251719 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4253691 epoch_slot_no: 20091 block_no: 4251542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-04 13:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569d06d0be7a297728c4b3193a4465bd61c994e9f8b1906638ac2882895e5f95Block Operator
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