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 4251880 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4253852 epoch_slot_no: 20252 block_no: 4251703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3921 time: 2020-06-04 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x086fd2818e412175b282990e5d64fbc22aa8eb21371059af6e337fbfac798592Block Operator
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