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 4251778 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4253750 epoch_slot_no: 20150 block_no: 4251601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-04 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bbdad6819cb6acceab31aca3ba5c32b4cbe552996d8c724251031c471865323Block Operator
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