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 4252078 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4254050 epoch_slot_no: 20450 block_no: 4251901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2330 time: 2020-06-04 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2840dca269c52172af4e1f3882db722b11896f9a05e065f42da2e368298196b3Block Operator
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