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 4252218 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254190 epoch_slot_no: 20590 block_no: 4252041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3425 time: 2020-06-04 16:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4457ca0d3a293997389818df9e55de5a78127da494f6a34fb6f8a6f9a9a41bbBlock Operator
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