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 4252594 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254566 epoch_slot_no: 20966 block_no: 4252417 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-04 18:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be632abb89a91cdd61c9be6f13a7c19254a44ce5f097230ffed3d697e6d8bbeBlock Operator
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