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 4252579 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4254551 epoch_slot_no: 20951 block_no: 4252402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1816 time: 2020-06-04 18:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd9d1a3f0b2a796cfbed2528db250e582c267a3eb1eb4a7ea09c5503865fb7dBlock Operator
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