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 4253104 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255076 epoch_slot_no: 21476 block_no: 4252927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-06-04 21:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b1be5728ee4c690e36c61cbe2cb7875732d625e2e985dadb92a263f3e21e4bBlock Operator
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