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 4253146 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255118 epoch_slot_no: 21518 block_no: 4252969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2020-06-04 21:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0436426ce19a2cbbab5f1196ae371525d1976c261a1cc7f72bc38c067423ba1Block Operator
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