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 4252682 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4254654 epoch_slot_no: 21054 block_no: 4252505 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2255 time: 2020-06-04 18:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa43b034e39d70f8e6f2a825ce921b3ebcd8e12abfd74e89b65ce8be7b0b6fa33Block Operator
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