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 4252541 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254513 epoch_slot_no: 20913 block_no: 4252364 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3281 time: 2020-06-04 17:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa00f02aad59033b59f805d259da325852fc98fe423912c6d14120ff5da0447Block Operator
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