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 4252284 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4254256 epoch_slot_no: 20656 block_no: 4252107 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3318 time: 2020-06-04 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d7c8d7c27007275b65501fb5741e0795ec1ad60afe8c083bd2b5f3d4f4723cfBlock Operator
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