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 4252803 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4254775 epoch_slot_no: 21175 block_no: 4252626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-06-04 19:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec88511ddda7924141fd0be869cd5049a287a515babffcc7dc02c0960810f40cBlock Operator
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