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 4252325 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254297 epoch_slot_no: 20697 block_no: 4252148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-04 16:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb7c8b249f346c53399ae7dcd0149e0303a603c2331d05b6330b8a570333d1a6Block Operator
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