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 4252912 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4254884 epoch_slot_no: 21284 block_no: 4252735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-04 19:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d18d13c9a921a09cbe7f8773720129f9e0782c08a81ab1fdeb33188ead30a94Block Operator
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