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 4251985 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4253957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4251808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8948 time: 2020-06-04 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43602456354979d8c3d7cc8f52b804330f40c6d2e8632bd886afa2d6091c23d6Block Operator
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