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 4252166 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254138 epoch_slot_no: 20538 block_no: 4251989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-04 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84c3478a45d776fc205ee0bfb699e4bc99af3c201cd72b01b7ffe2540e2b269bBlock Operator
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