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 4252380 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254352 epoch_slot_no: 20752 block_no: 4252203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3541 time: 2020-06-04 17:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3299808da4f3c36828227086302c40db48cc119d8f46c0a0d74fb57abb0c7ab2Block Operator
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