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 4252886 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254858 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 4252709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-04 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4436f1c7126f8a8cb4c403bdb5e5cf7d7424064cb6441be00ccd4df6d96ebebdBlock Operator
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