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 4253088 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255060 epoch_slot_no: 21460 block_no: 4252911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2020-06-04 20:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ac3611f0b35e523f8e37fd6f798442fc3962fecfd511f70c3e4c9e08eab832Block Operator
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