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 4252268 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254240 epoch_slot_no: 20640 block_no: 4252091 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3667 time: 2020-06-04 16:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe15c13c8c6e51319ee100a03008cb439f65f6eed5b19c38157bd1cfee11a70b2Block Operator
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