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 4252042 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254014 epoch_slot_no: 20414 block_no: 4251865 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-04 15:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d6cafaec27485753802be1cb4bc89a30d06993ce8209958798569f151e43faBlock Operator
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