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 4252959 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4254931 epoch_slot_no: 21331 block_no: 4252782 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4661 time: 2020-06-04 20:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860e19a3ab06606d0df85f4dae695e3369cba3410177eb620d09ee3d3567aac8Block Operator
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