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 4252153 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254125 epoch_slot_no: 20525 block_no: 4251976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3676 time: 2020-06-04 15:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe39a67f576b2d79c6165da6adaa48fc1665dc09d8793c3fb968822fbb6426f71Block Operator
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