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 4252152 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254124 epoch_slot_no: 20524 block_no: 4251975 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-04 15:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d0740ad4e7fd6d5037d001ec43331267fc8d6b578d4243ffb3f4b2223fec4aBlock Operator
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