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 4252617 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254589 epoch_slot_no: 20989 block_no: 4252440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-04 18:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x664227e32f3a88b43a688a265547abf150ac0a8ec08da1e95994c8860ad8e50aBlock Operator
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