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 4252563 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254535 epoch_slot_no: 20935 block_no: 4252386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-04 18:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bd32fbf4fda9c33accd5f5612505b2935db9277deb4270ae1e8f443577e8ddaBlock Operator
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