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 4252490 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254462 epoch_slot_no: 20862 block_no: 4252313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-04 17:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548c02f9c954ae3727f6bc1353233d8920728b915df36711e7e33546e8fea2aeBlock Operator
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