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 4252734 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4254706 epoch_slot_no: 21106 block_no: 4252557 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3035 time: 2020-06-04 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf489b8635150217e5d560a21c802c608b7a90d331a097be743545d8cac3afa6Block Operator
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