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 4251990 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4253962 epoch_slot_no: 20362 block_no: 4251813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4173 time: 2020-06-04 14:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334670b7cdf673045d36dba562aa988d1f48c18227c6b64654c5dbcf6cd1d254Block Operator
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