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 4253065 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4255037 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4252888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10011 time: 2020-06-04 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8f7879a721e1e19df1ab3cfc8dbdd99774cd21c571d27668ffb738b5bca7b0Block Operator
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